Virginia Mary Ward, age 94, passed away peacefully at her residence in Troy on June 7, 2014. She was born November 22, 1919 in Bay City to the late William and Anna Vink. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Allen Ward d. June 22, 2008; loving mother of Mary Ann Ward, Patrick Ward and the late William Ward d. 12/27/13; and proud grandmother of Jason Ward, Patrick Ward and Katie Ward. The visitation will be Thursday 3-7 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Mrs. Ward will lie in state Friday 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 10 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak. Entombment will follow at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley. Contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.