COLERAIN – Barbara Anne H. Ward, age 70 of Colerain, died Monday, May 7, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Ward was born December 7, 1941 in Hertford County to the late Clarence Edward and Mabel Virginia Simpson Holloman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence “Sam” Edward Ward.

She is survived by her sons, Lonnie Edward Ward of Colerain and John K. “Kenny” Ward of Cofield; her daughter, Virginia Lee “Judy” Ward of Merry Hill; her brothers, John Edward “J. E.” Holloman of Harrellsville, Wesley McCoy “Bug” Holloman of Suffolk, VA, Doyle R. “Buddy” Holloman of Harrrellsville; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Harrellsville Cemetery in Harrellsville with the Rev. Dean Jarvis officiating.

The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Aulander on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at

www.haroldmasseyfuneralhomes.com.