Doris Lee Ward, 79 of Galax, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Hillsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Ms. Ward was born in North Carolina to the late Granville Fieldon and Della Worley Benge.

Survivors include her children and spouse, Angelia and Roger Carpenter, Jr. of Ivanhoe, Barry Heisler of North Carolina and Paul Heisler of Washington; grandchildren, Cheyanne Stone and Jerry Roberts; step grandchildren, Jesse Carpenter, Tracy Carpenter, Casey Carpenter, Stephen McDaniel, and Danny McDaniel; and one step great grandson, Jacob McDaniel.

A memorial service will be held at the home of Pat Stone on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.