Mrs. Naomi Ward, 81, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010. She was born on March 16, 1928 in Kenova, WV to parents, Edward and Frances Rakes. Mrs. Ward was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, James Ward. Survivors include her son, Donald (Vickie) Ward of Middleburg, FL; daughter, Janet Smith of Ohio; sisters, Noni Adkins and Fannie Rakes; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.