Word, Ethel J.

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On December 29, 2008, our beloved ETHEL WORD passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. She leaves to cherish her memory her constant companion over the last 42 years, Jesse Ringo; four daughters, Elicia Jackson (the late Lou Jackson), Patricia Taylor (James), Addie Mitchell (Frederick), Sybil Word Ringo (Damon) and one son-in-law, Christopher Mitchell; six grandchildren, Denise Frederick (Russell), Susan Speed (Aman), Eugene Jackson (Chelle), Michael Jackson (Pamela), Tinaya Mitchell (James) and Crystal Mitchell (Vincent); eight great-grandchildren, Russell Frederick, Jr., Simone' Speed, Vincent Weathers, III, Aman Speed, Jr., Lavon Weathers, Michael Jackson, Jr., Noelle Speed and Imani Jackson; her sister and best friend Josebell Cox; two brothers, James Word, Sr., and Joseph Word, Sr., and sisters-in-law, Estelle and Irene Word and Blanche Word Edwards. Her body will lie in state at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Friday after 9 A.M. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 3 at the same location at 11:30 A.M followed by funeral services at 12 noon. Interment will be at King Memorial