Norma Matthews Ward Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Norma Matthews Ward of Wingate, North Carolina, who passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norma Matthews Ward to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clark Matthews and Annie McKinney Matthews; her husband Elliot "Doc" Ward; her siblings, Calvin Matthews, Edgar Matthews, Bertha Rappe and Judy Allen; and her stepsisters, Josie Mae McKinney, Sadie Barker and Evelyn Lichte.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Rentz (Ema Veras-Rentz) and Sharon Rentz; her sisters, Mary Clark, Sarah May (Mayo) and Patricia Duncan (Rick); her grandchildren, Megan Kirkland, Ryan Kirkland, Rachel Rentz (Samuel Bowman), Emma Rentz, Elisse Rentz, Samuel Rentz and Isabel Rentz; and her great grandchild Oli Bowman.
The family respectfully asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a charity or organization of your choice.
