Edna Ward Bland, 88, of Williamston, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. A funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Williamston Memorial Baptist Church, with Pastor Robbie Parker, Pastor Jason Braswell and associate Pastor Dean Harrell officiating. Burial will follow in Martin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Williamston Memorial Baptist Church and other times at the residence. Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.