Gabriela S. Ward, age 59, of Middleburg, Florida, gained her angel wings on March 2, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay after a long illness. She was born on October 25, 1962, in Lima, Peru, to Cesar Hector and Carmen Norka (Vallejos) Quiroz. Gabby moved to Middleburg 4 years ago from Morristown, Tennessee. She was a devoted wife who enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her church family at the Church of the Nazarene of Orange Park. Gabriela was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Sylvia. Survivors include her beloved husband of 19 years, L.E. Ward of Middleburg; brother, Frederico; sisters, Virginia and Martha; nieces, Claudia and Giuliana; nephew, Manuel; great-nieces, Miranda, Catalina, and Ivana; longtime special friend, Ketty. Family services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with the family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.