Liday Marie Ward Liday Marie Ward, 77, of Lenoir passed away at Carolinas Medical Center on March 4, 2018. Mrs. Ward was born on February 19, 1941 to the late Frank and Addie Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Allen Ward; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, David Ward (wife Valerie), Teresa Richards (husband Robert), Lissa Helinsky (husband Mike) and Johnny Ward; a sister, Patricia Snyder; she is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Marie’s life will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Union Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Robinette officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Ward family.