Ward, Marylea of Zephyrhills, Fl, formerly of Mt Vernon passed away peacefullyon July 20, 2015 at age 88. She was born Feb 20, 1927 in Donnellson, IL to Rev.Walter and Mary (Calvert) Miller. Marylea was married to Harold Ward 49 years.She is survived by daughter, Melba Niepoetter of Zephyrhills, Fl, granddaughters,Jeanette Planchard of Holiday, Fl. Bobbi Pound (Jere) of Sumter, SC and greatgrandson Caleb Breeze, brother Alvin (Martha) Miller, Hillsboro, IL, Edwin Miller(Dorothy) of Berea, KY and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by herhusband. Harold, parents and sisters Lugenia Rae, Carol Dorf and Julia Jester, son-in-law Raymond Niepoetter. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at1:00 PM at Bethel Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IL for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to Gulfside Hospice Zephyrhills, Fl would be appreciated.Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home.