Penelope A. “Penny” Ward, 84, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Mrs. Ward was born in Basking Ridge, NJ a daughter of the late Vincent Back and Marian Caspar Back. She taught school for over 40 years with the last 19 being at Florence Christian School. Penny and her husband, Ed, were members of the Florence Baptist Temple and members of the Co-Ed 9 Sunday School Class.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Clyde “Ed” Ward, Jr., and brother, Rick Back.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Florence Baptist Temple, 2308 S. Irby Street, Florence, SC 29505.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Florence Baptist Temple with a memorial service to be held in the chapel at 11:00 am directed by Calcutt-Dowling Funeral Home.