Dora Lee Ward

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Obituary

Dora Lee Cook Ward 93 of Phoenix Arizona passed away September 28, 2026, born on March 29, 1933, in Urbana Arkansas. Dora was devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother sister and friend. She touched lives many with her kindness and sense of humor. She spent her younger years in Urbana Arkansas. She married Theo Thompson and had two daughters and then moved to Saginaw, Michigan and then moved to Phoenix Arizona in 2014 to be with her daughters. She is survived by her two daughters Omia Smith Vanessa (James) Hughes of Phoenix, Arizona. Grand children Rodney (Tresa) Smith Steven Ford of Saginaw, Michigan Ratia Butler Theo Quanisha Hunt all of Phoenix, Arizona, Kynslee Smith of Strongs, Arkansas. Great grandchildren Jaquan Jalen Butler, Ameia McLeod all of Phoenix, Arizona Rodney II(Chantal) Smith of Arlington, Texas Ebony Marlow of Camden Arkansas BreKara Ferguson of Strongs, Arkansas Brianna Murphy LaQuanda (Daniel)Brown Keylonnie Chism all of Saginaw, Michigan and 11 Great Great Grands. Brothers Raymond (Jean) Thompson of Atlanta, Ga. Ardis (Gloria Thompson of Saginaw, Michigan. Her Nieces Catrica Thompson Sabrina Robinson Dewanda Cook Weaver Terrie Thompson Renita Hollins tina Skipworth Jackie Christian Sheryl Laurie Anderson Pam Lisa Ford ollie Faye Thorton Marzelle Glaspie Minnie Sherry Barbara Jackson Dessie Ford. Her Nephews Otis Kelvin Cook tony Anderson Ardis Thompson Marvin Thompson Hurley Bobby Jackson Cliffton Arvell Howell Mac Corbin II and a host of Great Nieces and nephews. God Son and Daughter Joel Leesa Riley. She was proceeded in Death by her Mother Cora (Dallas) Thompson father John Lee Cook. Her Sisters Lula Ford Orella Howell. Brothers Hosie Lee Cook Thomas Lee Cook and Jessie B Thompson Grand son Kevin Smith. Dora will be remembered for her feisty spirit and her generous heart. She found great joy in spoiling her grands. Her presence was unforgettable and the Love she shared will continue to live through her family and all who knew her.

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