Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2017 at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home for Mrs. Martha Lee Ward, 83, of Youngstown who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Health Center – Youngstown.

Mrs. Ward was born September 20, 1933 in Hope Hull, Alabama, a daughter of A. D. and Willie Mae Walker Johnson.  She was a 1951 graduate of the former Lucy Flower High School in Chicago, ILL.  A loving homemaker, Martha was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, a former choir and pastor’s aide member.  She also attended Union Baptist Church with her daughter.  She enjoyed cooking, puzzles and shopping.  Martha never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone she met.

She leaves to forever cherish her beloved memories, two sons, Herod Ward, Jr., John D. Ward; a daughter, Linda M. Arrington all of Youngstown; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Claudia Mae Anderson; and her ex-husband and dear friend, Herod Ward, Sr.

Friends may call on Monday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.