Ms. Earnestine "Tina"  Ward, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at approximately 3:15 p.m.  at her residence in Lima.

Ms. Ward was born on September 17, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Earnest James and Ethel Leen Harris Sanders.   Both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Ward worked as a Sub Assembler at Westinghouse.   She was a member of Second Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, a daughter; Angela D. Ward (Emanuel -Fiancé)  of Lima.  4 grandchildren; Jerry (Kerrina) Woods, III, X-Zerik Woods, X-Zation Woods and De'Angelo Woods.  1 great grandchild; Amir Lei Woods. 5 brothers;  Kenneth Sanders of L. A. CA, Lindsey Sanders (Judy) of Lima. Ernesto Sanders of Harrison Township, MI  Pierre Sanders and Charles Sanders both of Flint, MI.  3 sisters; Tresa Sanders of Conyers, GA., Selina Sanders of Hackensack, NJ and Sherry Abernathy of Greensboro, NC.   Two aunts; Ollie Henry of Lima and Rosie P. Clemons of Chattanooga, TN.  Godson; Luther Benton, Jr.  Special grandson; Devon (DJ) Johnson.  A special niece; Kenya Sanders.  Special caregiver;  Melody "Peaches".

She was preceded in death by a brother;  William K. Sanders.

Home going services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at  Second Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Dennis Ward, officiating.

Visitation/Wake services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.