Cindy Ward

Cindy Ward, age 51 of Harrisburg, passed away at 8:45 PM, Friday, November 2, 2007 at her residence in Harrisburg. Cindy was born in Odessa, Texas on October 25, 1956 to the late Dale and Patty (Lewis) Plunk. She married Eddie Ward on November 17, 1974 in Tuscola, Illinois. Eddie survives in Harrisburg. Cindy was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg. She was a teacher for Harrisburg High School where she taught Special Education. She was very active with the Special Olympics. Cindy held a Masters Degree in Education and was currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Administration. In addition to her husband, Eddie, she is survived by three children, Tamara Ward of Washington D.C., John Michael Ward and wife Debra of Edwardsville, Illinois, Lindsay Ward of Harrisburg, a sister, Lawana “Cissy” Sigler and husband Jake of Tuscola, Illinois, nieces and nephews, Cassie of Harrisburg, Shelby and Samantha Sigler of Tuscola, Tommy and Bobby Plunk of Odessa, William and Christine Ward of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Special Aunt and Uncle, Peggy and R. B. Peterson of Rogers, Arkansas, Brother and Sister in Law, Lonnie and Mary Alice Ward of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was preceded in death by parents, brother, Tommy Dale “Bud” Plunk, niece, Carie Sue Sigler, and father in law, John W. Ward. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois. Rev. Paul Widicus will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Felty Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Special Olympics. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.