Donna C. Ward
1946 - 2009 (63 years)
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Name Donna C. Ward Birth 6 Mar 1946 Roane, Tennessee, United States 
Gender Female Death Mar 2009 Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States - Donna Ward Reynolds, age 63, a resident of Murfreesboro, and a former resident of Coalfield, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
Mrs. Reynolds was born March 6, 1946 in Roane County. She lived in Coalfield until her move to Murfreesboro in 2005.
Mrs. Reynolds was a retired school teacher and assistant principal. She taught kindergarten for 30 years at the Petros-Joyner School and retired in 2000.
She believed if a young child had the proper seeds planted, the only thing that would ever stop them would be their own lack of desire. She wanted the best for the students she taught and was always happy to see a former student excel.
She loved Morgan County and especially the Coalfield and Petros-Joyner communities. Donna was often involved in Coalfield Civic activities and she often offered advice and a helping hand to someone in need.
She had deep spiritual convictions and was a member of the Crossway Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN and a former member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Coalfield.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Juanita Ruffner Ward.
Donna is survived by her husband William Reynolds, by a daughter NaTosha Haney and husband David of Murfreesboro and a much anticipated grandchild who is expected in September. She is also survived by a sister, Deborah Malaga and husband Jerry of Murfreesboro. Donna has a step-
daughter, Rachel Jarrell of Chattanooga, and three step-grandchildren. She is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 22, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Tony Long and Dr. Billy Edmonds officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com
Siblings1 Sibling Person ID I1033 Main Tree Last Modified 19 Mar 2019
Father Charles Frederick Ward, Jr., b. 18 May 1921 d. 11 May 1991 (Age 69 years) Mother Juanita Elizabeth Ruffner, b. Nov 1923 d. 1989 (Age ~ 65 years) Family ID F470 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 John F. Neal, Jr. Children 1. Natosha Neal Last Modified 24 Jun 2009 Family ID F472 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Bill Reynolds Last Modified 24 Jun 2009 Family ID F473 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Donna Ward Reynolds, age 63, a resident of Murfreesboro, and a former resident of Coalfield, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
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Birth - 6 Mar 1946 - Roane, Tennessee, United States 
Death - Mar 2009 - Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States = Link to Google Earth
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Donna Ward Reynolds
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Notes - Donna Ward Reynolds, age 63, a resident of Murfreesboro, and a former resident of Coalfield, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Reynolds was born March 6, 1946 in Roane County. She lived in Coalfield until her move to Murfreesboro in 2005. Mrs. Reynolds was a retired school teacher and assistant principal. She taught kindergarten for 30 years at the Petros-Joyner School and retired in 2000. She believed if a young child had the proper seeds planted, the only thing that would ever stop them would be their own lack of desire. She wanted the best for the students she taught and was always happy to see a former student excel. She loved Morgan County and especially the Coalfield and Petros-Joyner communities. Donna was often involved in Coalfield Civic activities and she often offered advice and a helping hand to someone in need. She had deep spiritual convictions and was a member of the Crossway Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN and a former member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Coalfield. Donna was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Juanita Ruffner Ward. Donna is survived by her husband William Reynolds, by a daughter NaTosha Haney and husband David of Murfreesboro and a much anticipated grandchild who is expected in September. She is also survived by a sister, Deborah Malaga and husband Jerry of Murfreesboro. Donna has a step-daughter, Rachel Jarrell of Chattanooga, and three step-grandchildren. She is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly. A celebration of life service will be Friday at 7:00 pm at Murfreesboro Funeral Home with Dr. Tony Long officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Crossway Baptist Church Building Fund, 4194 Shelbyville Pk, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 The family will receive friends Sunday, between the hours of 6 pm until the service at 8 pm with Dr. Tony Long and Dr. Billy Edmonds officiating at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs, TN. Burial and graveside services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at the Estes Cemetery in Coalfield. Murfreesboro Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Those wishing may send condolences online at www.murfreesborofuneralhome.com Murfreesboro Funeral Home, 145 Innsbrooke Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 615-896-2229.