Louise Hart Ward of Rocky Mount, passed away on February 11, 2012 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by her husband William H. Ward, Sr., she is survived by sons William H. Ward, Jr. of Rocky Mount and Charles R. Ward and wife Mary of Daleville; grandchildren Sarah Crowder and husband Dave, Jay Ward and Adam Ward. Originally from Alexandria, VA, she was employed by the Department of Defense for 25 years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Franklin County Humane Society or to the charity of your choice. A private family service will be held Monday at Franklin Memorial Park with Dr. Jackie Spence officiating. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount. www.lynchconnerbowman.com