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Tee Jay "T. J." Plimper Ward

28 Apr 1914 – 5 Apr 2009

Birth	28 Apr 1914
Death	5 Apr 2009
Cemetery	Oaklawn Cemetery Somerville , Burleson County , Texas , USA
Added by	Linda Bly on 15 Apr 2021
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222002314

Bio

Tee Jay Plimper Ward was the youngest of three daughters, born to Thomas and Annie Plimper in Saratoga, Texas. She received a B. S and an M. S in English in an era when young women did not pursue higher education. She turned that education into a 40-year career in teaching, specializing in junior and senior high school in the Houston area. In many cases, she was only a few years older than her students. Tee Jay married Spencer Ward in 1943, and they lived for 51 years in the Almeda, Texas area. She and Spencer were members of the Almeda Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Daughters of the American Revolution. At her death, she was a member of the St. Phillips Methodist Church in Houston, and was in an independent living facility in Houston. Tee Jay was known for her spunk and tenacity for life. She enjoyed a good card game with friends and loved spending time with her family. Many of her former students were lifelong friends.

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Family

Parents

• Annie Laurie Baker Plimper 1878–1961
• Thomas John "T.J." Plimper 1879–1940

Spouse

• William Spencer Ward 1911–1994

Siblings

• Gladys Ozelle Plimper 1905–1991
• Rubye Marie Plimper Whiteley 1908–1951

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