Clara Elkes Ward Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clara Elkes Ward of Taylors, South Carolina, born in Socastee, South Carolina, who passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Donald and Rena Bell Dubose Elkes; her husband Harris McVay Ward; her granddaughter Kayla Brooke Pitts; and her siblings, Polly Pfosi, Betty Chambers and Donald Elkes.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Ward (Charlene) of Mauldin, Lisa Pitts (Michael) of Greenville and Gina Powell (Mark) of Taylors; her grandchildren, Chris Ward (Dorsey) of Greenville, Jon Ward (Brandi) of Greenville, Brandon Simpson (Kelly) of Easley, Travis Simpson (Jennifer) of Taylors, Sarah Pitts of Taylors, Justin Powell (Courtney) of Greer, Brittany Gunther (Jonathan) of Simpsonville and Jordan Powell of Anderson; and her sister Gladys Henderson. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lee Road Baptist Church Building fund 1503 E. Lee Road, Taylors, SC 29687.
