Shirley M. Ward

Shirley M. Ward passed away peacefully, on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 68. Beloved Companion to the late John Harris and Nelson Lee Ray. Devoted Mother of Johnny Ward, Jonelle Ward, Janelle Ward, Felisa Harris, Brianna (Marrell Williams, Sr.) Ward and Lorenzo (Trinna) Williams. Loving Daughter of the late John & the late Estella Ward. Fond Grandmother of Malik, Quentin, Janae, K’Jauhn, Jonathon, K’John, Johnelle, Laila, Lanae, John, Jonelle, Jaicee, Makayla, Jayla, Alisha, Dwayne, Armani, Kentrelle, Marrell, Jr., Angel, Marlon, Maverick, and the late Marlon. Fond Great-Grandmother of Kalani, Ava, Adin, Evan and Jahari. Dear Sister of Eddie, Delores, Dorothy, Phillip, Sophia, Annie, Nellean, the late Rose, the late Pearl, the late Dora, the late John, the late Will, the late Charles “Bo”, the late James “Pap” and the late Ruth. Dear Aunt of many Nieces & Nephews.

Family and Friends are to gather for the Visitation on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim & Wolf Road) A Chapel Service to be celebrated promptly at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300

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