Orangere Harden Ward, 81 of Beech Creek, KY died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Christian Health Center.
Born in Elgin, Tx to the late Willie V Collins and Elnora Harden Collins on November 1, 1943. She was a professional Bus Driver for over 30 years loved quilting, fishing, plants and spending time with her large family.
Don’t grieve me… I am free… I have followed the path My God has set for me. When I received his call, I took his hand and said God bless you all. For now, I am Free…
Celebration of Life Lakeside Ceremonies will be 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1435 Tennessee 139 in Dandridge, TN 37725. Dogwood Funeral & Cremations of Hopkinsville is assisting with arrangements.
Orangere was proceeded in death by her late Husband Ralph E. Ward and their Son Kevin A. Ward
She leaves behind a legacy of Love and Strength. Ralph and Orangere had 5 children. 2 Sons and 3 Daughters: Son, Kentric B Ward, Daughter, Kimberly D Ward, Daughter, Karrel E (Dwight) Martin, Daughter, Kirsten J (Ricky) Fitch. Her Sister Eloise (William Furlon) Foster and 2 daughter-n-laws Yvette Ward, Linda Ward.
She had Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty-Five Great Grandchildren and Two Great Great-Grandchildren
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you Blessings and the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full of love and laughter I’ve enjoyed many years of love, family and good times
Memorial Contributions are Suggested to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s in her name.
