Deacon Modestine Ward, was born in Orangeburg, Calhoun County, South Carolina. Modestine ("Ms. Tena") Ward as she is passionately known, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at The Jersey City MedicalCenter. Modestine ("Ms. Tena") was a Deacon of Bethesda Baptist Church. An accomplished Entrepreneur, Ms. Tena had several successful career experiences. She was an Accomplished Seamstress, Business Owner of Monte Carlo Cleaners, Jersey City, NJ. Modestine ("Ms. Tena") Ward was the loving Mother of four, PastorBetty (Kevin) Grant, Albert (Shawnise) Cannon, James Travis Heller and JessicaTemika Heller. One sister, Albertha Rumph and six grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacey, and Steven Grant. Shaquan and Sharif Higgins, and Cashmeisha Johnson. Four great-grands and a host of nieces, nephews, life time friends and God-children. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Deacon Modestine V. Ward. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.