Rosia Lee Ward, 75

She was a factory worker and a member of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Evelyn Carter Gilreath; two sisters, Beatrice Grisby and Themla White; five brothers, Tory Gilreath, Porter Gilreath, Raymond Gilreath, Charles Gilreath, and Cullum Gilreath.

Mrs. Ward is survived by, one daughter, Rose L. and husband, Howard Caten of McMinnville; two sisters, Mae and husband, Ray Conant of Sparta, Mary Jones of Sparta; five brothers, Paul and wife, Betty Gilreath of Sparta, George and wife, Morrel Gilreath of LaFayette, Kenny and wife, Charlotte Gilreath of Sparta, William Gilreath of Sparta, Bobby and wife, Mabel Gilreath of Crossville; sister-in-law, Virginia Gilreath of Manchester; one grandchild, Joshua Dillion Caten of McMinnville; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends also survive.

Funeral service for Mrs. Rosia Lee Ward will be held at Love-Cantrell-Cope Funeral Home today at 1 p.m. with Dean Northcutt officiating. Interment will follow at Carter Cemetery in Sparta. The family will receive friends today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Love-Cantrell-Cope Funeral Home Chapel.

Love-Cantrell-Cope Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements.