Gail McMurtury Ward, 72, 1914 Dillard Road, died Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Newberry, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Valentine McMurtury and the late Murrell Prince McMurtury. She was retired from Greenwood School District 52. She was a secretary at Ninety Six for a number of years and was a member at Rosemont Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, T. Scott Ward (Dawn) of Greenwood, Chris M. Ward of the home, and Tracy Blanton Ward (Linda Gail) of Ninety Six; one brother, Bruce McMurtury of Whitmire; two grandchildren, Brittany Allyssa Akers (Brent) of Ninety Six and Ashleigh Taylor Ward of Greenwood; two great grandchildren, Ansleigh Akers and James Blanton Akers both of Ninety Six; and a beloved dog named Buddy. She was preceded in death by a sister, Francine Worthy. Memorials may be made to the South Carolina Humane Society, 121 Humane Lane Columbia, SC 29209. The family is at their respective homes.