Evelena Carroll Ward's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Tar Heel, North Carolina

Evelena Carroll Ward

September 10, 1934 - January 22, 2026 (91 years old)

Tar Heel, North Carolina

Evelena Carroll Ward's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Tar Heel, North Carolina

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Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation

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Evelena Carroll Ward

September 10, 1934 - January 22, 2026 (91 years old)

Tar Heel, North Carolina

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Evelena Carroll Ward Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Evelena Carroll Ward of Tar Heel, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 91, on January 22, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Evelena Carroll Ward or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Lurion Carroll and Ida Mae Pait Carroll; her husband Eddie Ward Sr.; her son Tommy Ward; and her siblings, Dewey Carroll, Leon Carroll, Billy Carroll, Edith Allen, Letha Smith, Nellie Rose, Inez Brotemarkle and Judy Graham.

She is survived by: her pet Dusty; her children, Barbara Garnett (Larry) of Richmond, VA, Jana Courtney of Tar Heel, Cheryl Phillips (Wesley) of Tar Heel, Evalina Ward (John Hendren Jr.), Ben Ward (Sherri) of Bladenboro and Eddie Ward Jr. (Kristyin Spencer) of Tar Heel; and her sister Edna Warner (Tom) of Lake Stephens, WA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation



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Jan 29

Visitation

Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3131 M.L.K. Dr, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Fri

Jan 30

Funeral service

Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3131 M.L.K. Dr, Elizabethtown, NC 28337

Fri

Jan 30

Burial

Burney-Ward Cemetery
586 William Burney Rd, Tar Heel, NC 28392

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