Kathy Jane Glover Ward, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 3rd, 2024.
Kathy was born in Catawba County on September 10th, 1951 to the late Reverend Virgil Glover and Ruth Newton Glover. Kathy worked at Drexel Knitting Mill and Broughton Hospital. She had a love for singing and playing many instruments. Kathy could always be found with a Coca Cola and a Reese cup in her hand.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Lee Ward; sister, Nadine Marshall; and brother, Max Allen Glover.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Kimberly Benfield of Icard, Lisa Lane, Tanya Spizzuco, and Tonya Ward all of Morganton; sister, Frances Rathburn of Burnsville; and Kathy’s boyfriend, Glenn Bingham of Drexel. Also surviving are her three grandchildren, Parker Benfield, Gracie Lane, and Jax Spizzuco. She was so proud of her grandchildren and their accomplishments.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Burke County EMS, UNC Health Blue Ridge and College Pines for all the care she has been given over the years. They always knew her by name and treated her like family.
A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Burke Memorial Park with Pastor Freddy Lindsey officiating.
Memorials may be made to Amorem Hospice at www.amoremsupport.org
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Kathy was the best friend I ever had. I loved her like a sister. We sang together for years. She was kind, loving, loved singing and playing many instruments. We were friends for 60 years. She was also very fun loving and outgoing. I shall miss her terribly. May God send a lasting peace to her family and friends.
We had lost contact with Kathy and Frances and rest of family. I am a cousin and sure miss having been able to get in touch with any of them after they moved from around Casar. Frances I sure hope you will get in touch with me; but more importantly I am so sorry to hear about Kathy and the others in the family that have passed on. This Barbara my # is 704-418-0754
To Lisa and the Family Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great. Sending a warm embrace and all my love during this sad time. Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days. Will be Praying for you and the Family in Hope God wraps his loving arms around you all and comfort you all during this time and for the days to come . And always remember by the Grace of God we will all be back together one day .
Tonya and Tanya, So sorry to read your mother’s passing. I will always remember you. Take care. Judy Keever
we are going to miss you