Norris Jennings Ward Obituary
We announce the death of Norris Jennings Ward of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 98. Norris will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jennings Lee Ward and Bertha Odelia Cooper Ward; his siblings, William Arthur Ward and Janice Faye Ward; and his daughter Karen Lee Ward (Carl Moore).
He is survived by: his wife Gwen; his children, Gwendolyn "Lynn" Romelle Ward, Norris Andrew Ward and Beverly Ann Ward Burris (Steve); and his grandchildren, Ruth Alison Ward, Andrew Jennings Ward, Marshall Jennings Simon, Theodore Arthur Ward (Rosy), Beverly Young Burris Kropski (Steve), Mary Madison Simon (Seth Gudger), Steven Young Burris, Norris Aubrey Moore, Carl Lee Moore and Lawton Cole Burris. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association (donorservices.alz.org) in honor of Norris's widow, Gwendolyn Barrineau Ward, or to quietly enjoy an old Western movie with someone you love-one of Pop's favorite pastimes.
