BIG SPRING, TX — Park Place Retirement Living resident, Margie Ward, received her General Education Development Certificate or GED from Howard college on Thursday at the age of 95.
Mrs. Ward and her late husband Bill Ward brought Wards’s Boot Saddles and Western Wear to the city of Big Spring in 1950. Mrs. Ward received incredible support from the staff, including one staff member that would come in to work early just to make breakfast for Mrs. Ward before her school day began.
Mitzi Knight, Business Developer for Park Place Retirement Living told KBest News that Ward got up at 4 AM Monday through Thursday to get ready for class. Staff ensured that she was transported to campus and in class by 7:30 AM.
“She’s worked hard with Howard College. She’s gone through sickness, had to be put in the hospital, but never gave up,” said Knight.
Ward inspired residents and other students around her.
Congratulations Mrs. Ward!
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