Beatrice Maxine (Hellard) Ward

Ms. Beatrice Maxine "Honeybea" Hellard Ward, 81 of Indian Trail, passed away peacefully into Heaven on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 following a brief illness. She is rejoicing with her family under a beautiful oak tree just past the pearly gates where her mother and father promised to meet her years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Audrey Hellard; sisters, Kathleen Lonas, Ruth Byrd, Johnnie Conaster, Margaret Keeling and Ocey Lewis; and brothers, Gordon Landreth and Franklin Landreth. She is survived by her son, Sam (Maudie) Ward; daughter, Jeannie (Ben) Walker; grandchildren Clay Ward, Eli and Gracie Walker, and Breanna, Makenzie, and Nathaniel Reynolds; she also leaves to cherish her memory her brother John (Edwina) Hellard; sisters, Glenna Keck, Barbara Jean Farmer, and Cynthia Harb; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte for their wonderful care during this difficult time. 

The family will receive friends Monday, April 22 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the sanctuary of Mt. Vale Church of God in Jefferson City, TN with service to follow. Ms Honeybea will be laid to rest in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville, TN beside her mother and father, Tuesday, April 23. The family will meet at the graveside at 10:45am. The Revs Sam Ward and T.H.Ferrell will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made thru Mt. Vale Church of God, 1330 Dumplin Valley Rd. E.; Jefferson City, TN 37760 or the American Lung Association, 55 West Wacher Dr. Suite1150 Chicago, IL 60601.

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