1937
E. Faye
2024
E. Faye Wilbanks Ward
April 27, 1937 — November 14, 2024
Mrs. Ward was born on April 27, 1937 in Banks County, Georgia to the late Hillard Virgil and Rumyrthe Andrews Wilbanks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Howard Ward; and her brother, H.V. "Buddy" Wilbanks, Jr.
Faye had retired from Carwood Manufacturing with many years of service. She was a member of Lamar Christian Church, where she was active in her Sunday School Class. She also enjoyed going to luncheons with the Widows Support Group at Tate's Creek Baptist Church. Faye was extremely proud of her independence at her later stages of life. She happily would take herself anywhere she wanted to go. She also enjoyed spending time with her camping buddies on many camping trips. Faye will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend to all those she knew.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Bobby Wills, of Baldwin,; brothers and sisters-in-law, Grover Lee and Lynn Wilbanks, of Baldwin; Rickey and Janet Wilbanks, of Baldwin; brothers, Stanley Wilbanks, of Baldwin; Michael Wilbanks, of Baldwin; Clinton Wilbanks, of Baldwin; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Wilbanks, of Baldwin; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Kenneth and Elaine Ward, of Cannon; David and Gwen Ward, of Lavonia; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who meant the world to her.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Lamar Christian Church with Rev. Jerrell Beaty and Nephew Jason Long officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, November 16, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory- South Chapel
Funeral Service
Sunday, November 17, 2024
3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lamar Christian Church
Interment to Follow
Sunday, November 17, 2024
4:00 - 4:30 pm (Eastern time)
Lamar Christian Church Cemetery
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