Mildred Louise (Davis) Ward, 88, passed peacefully into God's keeping on Sunday, January 20, 2013 with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Mildred was born on October 22, 1924 in Atmore, AL to the union of Nathaniel Edward Davis and Vera Hall. She graduated from Atmore High School in 1943 and upon his return from WWII she married her devoted husband, Cary Carlson Ward, Sr. on November 24, 1944 in Pensacola, FL. She followed her husband's military career until his retirement in 1976 after 35 years. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother her entire life. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Aubrey and son, SSGT Cary C. Ward, Jr., US Special Forces. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years; her son, Daniel Marcus Ward (Debbie); sister, Virginia Comer; grandson, Zachary Carlson Ward (Melissa); granddaughter, Angela Kathryn Ward Bell (Glynn) and four beautiful great-granddaughters. She was the center of our family and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Visitation will be held 5-7pm Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Graveside Service for family and close friends will be held 11:45am Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Barrancas National Cemetery.