Thelma Naomi Ward, age 92, of Livingston, TX, passed away on December 6, 2011, at her home in Livingston, TX. Mrs. Ward was born in Arkansas on March 6, 1919 to parents, Elvis Mathney and Ruth Smith Mathney. She was married in Altos, Oklahoma, to Joseph C. Ward in 1933. Her parents and husband have preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Jimmie C. Ward of Clute, TX and Kenneth Ward of Holbrook, Arizona; brother, Doyle Mathney of Crescent City, CA; four grandchildren, Michael Ward, Julie Hancock, Joel Ward and Cheryl Ward; ten great grandchildren, Christin Young, Catelyn Hancock, Cullen Young, Joey Kelpen, Brent Davis, Hunter Ward, Hanna Ward, Savannah Ward, Jimmie Lynn Murray and Chase Murray; seven great great grandchildren, Levi Davis, Kaydence Malone, Caiden Thomas Young, Jessica Young, Jaython Young, Marley Young and Carter Young. Mrs. Ward was a faithful member of The Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, December 13, 2011, at Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, TX. Pastor Lindell Mitchell will conduct the service. Burial will be held on at 1:00 PM, December 14, 2011, at Restwood Cemetery in Clute, TX.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.

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