WARD, Beadie, 87, of Dayton went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 24, 2007 . She is survived by her sons Ezekiel (Anita) and Michael (Elinor) Ward; daughters Mary Ellen (Richard) Dix, Tressie Porter, Ophelia Hall, and Mercides Neil; 17 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; host of other family and friends. She will always be loved and remembered for her kind and loving ways, and her strong faith in God. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Bethesda Temple, 3701 Salem Ave, Dayton. Family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00AM Wednesday prior to services at the church. Burial will follow services at Dayton National Cemetery (VA). To send a special message to the family please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.