A native of Evanston, Il., she was the daughter of the late Steven and Constance Adams Rawlins and widow of Edwin &dquo;Bill&dquo; C. Ward.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Jeanie Daniel of Landrum and Connie Hammermeister of Waldoboro, Maine; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Petty Funeral Home and Crematory, Landrum is in charge of arrangements.