1928

Millie Nellie Maples was born on 06 Nov 1928 in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA a child of Rufus Byrum Maples and Gertrude Gallman Maples.

1940

Milly Maples was counted in the census on 22 Apr 1940 in Catawba, York, South Carolina, USA, as a 10-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father Rufus B. Maples; her mother, Gertrude Maples; and her siblings; Billy Maples, Franklin Maples, Bundy Maples, Sylvia Maples and Jean Maples.

1946

When she was 17, she married James C. Cowan Sr, son of James William Cowan and Lela Mae Ridley, on 21 Feb 1946 in Alabama City, Etowah, Alabama, USA.

1954

When she was 25, she married Curtis Eugene Ward on 07 Apr 1954.

2022

She died on 28 Mar 2022 in Cassatt, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. She was buried on 02 Apr 2022 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Obituary of Millie Maples Ward

Mrs. Millie Maples Ward age 93 of Cassatt SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday Morning, March 27, 2022.

Mrs. Ward was born November 6, 1928 in Rock Hill, SC daughter of the late Rufus Byrum Maples and Gertrude Gallman Maples.She was the widow of Curtis Eugene Ward to whom she was married for 54 years.

Mrs. Ward was an avid quilter and member of Logan Lap Quilters for many years before moving to Cassatt and joined Quilters of Kershaw County. She loved making quilts and giving them away to those she loved.

She is survived by her sons William B. Ward of Cassatt SC, Curtis L. Ward (Eve) Blythewood SC, daughter Curtys W. Quesinberry (Danny) Columbia SC. Grandchildren William R. Ward (Melanie) Fredericksburg VA, Elizabeth Ward Kershaw SC, Frankilin Hagood (Missy) Blythewood SC, Tom Hagood (Shelia) Elizabthtown NC, Allen Hagood ( Brandy) Blythewood SC, Danielle Yarborough (Brent) Irmo SC, Marshall Quesinberry (Kimberly) New Bern NC, Brandon Ward and Benjamin Ward Cassatt SC. 15 great grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Brothers Frankilin Maples, Darryl Maples (Lorna Jean), sister Elizabeth McCarty (Byron) all from Lugoff SC, brother-in-law Loren Ivie Peachtree City GA and numerous of beloved nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband she is predeceased by son James C. Cowan Jr., daughter Betty Jean Hagood, brother Billie Maples, sisters Frances Grafton and Sylvia Ivie.

Services will be held Saturday, April 02, 2022, at 3 o’clock at Antioch Baptist Church, 1875 Antioch Road, Camden SC. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at Antioch Baptist Church. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at Antioch Baptist Church.

Memorials can be made to Antioch Baptist Church Youth Fund.

Memorials and condolences may be shared at powersfuneralhome.net.

VISITATION

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Antioch Baptist Church
1875 Antioch Rd
Camden, South Carolina, United States

FUNERAL

3:00 pm
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Antioch Baptist Church
1875 Antioch Rd
Camden, South Carolina, United States

BURIAL

Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
1875 Antioch Rd
Camden, South Carolina, United States

2025

On May 1, 2024, Millie Ward was mentioned as a deceased sister in the obituary of Franklin Delano Maples Sr.