Elouise Ward

Elouise M. Ward, age 94, passed away on August 10, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. She was born on September 19, 1922 to Charles and Irene Melanson.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Ward; her parents; two children, Charles Ray Ward, Terry Don Ward; one brother, Alvin Melanson; and one sister, Vivian Manuel.
She is survived by her son, James "Jimmy" Ward (Sonia) of Biloxi; two grandchildren, James Ward, Jr., of Biloxi; Tonia D. Dorsett (Mike), of Mobile; and two great-grandchildren, Myracle Dorsett and Chase Dorsett.
Elouise retired from Keesler Air Force base after 20 years of service as a clerk. In her spare time she enjoyed, sewing, square dancing with Belles and Buoy's, karaoke, and traveling. She was also a charter member of Beauvoir United Methodist Church.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd. Biloxi. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Biloxi National Cemetery. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com