POPLAR BLUFF -- Olga S. Ward, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.
She was born Dec. 5, 1909, at Cape Girardeau, daughter of Herman and Anna Schwab.
She was a high school teacher 39 years before retiring in 1972.
She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the Missouri State Teacher's Association and A.A.R.P.
She married Raymond E. Ward at Cape Girardeau on Jan. 28, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1983.
She is survived by a son, Don Ward of Kennett; three brothers, Arnold Schwab of Poplar Bluff, Melton Schwab of Affton and Melvin Schwab of St. Clair; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call after 7 tonight at the Cotrell Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Spell and Dr. Rick Seaton officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.
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