Helen Ward Shuler

Helen Ward Shuler, 90, of Carolina House, passed away Thursday, June, 10, 2010, at her daughter’s home after declining health for two years. A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Johnsontown United Methodist Church, 1057 Johnsontown Road, Thomasville, where she was a member with Mr. Fred McClure officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, and other times at the home of her daughter on Arnold Road. Mrs. Shuler was born September 4, 1919, in Laurens, S.C. to John and Bertha Bagwell. She moved to Thomasville in 1958 and worked at Carolina Underwear for 54 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jan McClure; a son, Herman Ward; daughter-in-law, Linda Ward; and a great-granddaughter, Erin Rae Laxton. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Monson and husband, Bubber, of Welcome; son, Jim Ward of Thomasville; daughter-in-law, Pat Ward of Thomasville; son-in-law, Fred McClure of Lexington; eight grandchildren, Jamie Thomas, Steven Monson, David McClure, Shonda White, Tonya Laxton, Jason Ward, Patti Ward, and Laura Ward; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Carolina House, Hinkle Hospice House, and special friend Vivian Broadway for the care they had given to Helen. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC; Davidson County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Lexington, NC 27293; or First Alliance Church building fund, 424 East Ninth Street, Lexington, NC 27295.