Earnestine Ware Obituary

The passing of Earnestine Ware of Roanoke, Alabama occurred on September 9, 2026. Earnestine, born on January 9, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by: her sons, Dwight Ware (Joyce) of Covington, GA, Dennis Ware (Judy Christine) of Conyers, GA and Eric Ware (Sheila) of Columbus, GA; and her grandchildren, Reverend Crystal Ware, Rhonda Gail Ware, Charis Ware, Derrick Ware (Fatimah), Erica Ware Paggett (Renardo), Jamal Ware, JaJuan Ware and Skylar Ware Hardnett. She is also survived by one great-great grandchild, and a host of loving relatives and friends.

Viewing was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Christian Memorial Baptist Church (1644 US-431, Roanoke, AL 36274). A burial will be held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery (10810 Co Rd 16, Foley, AL 36535). The State of Alabama does not have a state-wide mask mandate however, WE ASK all visitors and guests of the family to please note that the incidence of COVID-19 cases throughout Alabama are rising.