Church establishes LC gift memorializing late school teacher

Last Sunday night, First Baptist Church voted to make a $3,000 gift to Louisiana College. in memory of Carolyn Ward. That gift has since been increase to $3,500 as individuals have made contributions.
Ward was a beloved church member killed in an automobile accident while delivering food for a funeral meal in June 2013 June.
She enrolled at Louisiana College in 1953. On the day she moved in, she met an LC football player named Jerry Ward. About a year later they married. As a newlywed, Carolyn was no longer able to continue her schooling.
Years later when Carolyn decided to obtain her teaching degree she returned to LC, commuting daily to Pineville.
In attendance on her graduation day were her husband and her six children.
Her connection to the college continued in her retirement as she and Jerry volunteered annually at the school through Campers on Mission.
First Baptist Church, founded in 1905, has supported students at Louisiana College, founded in 1906, for nearly the entire history of both institutions.
This gift in particular will be designated for dormitory renovations on campus.
Contributions to this gift may be made through First Baptist Church,331 West Park, Eunice, LA 70535 Attn: Carolyn Ward Memorial.