Jody Kay Ward, age 65, of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away on April 21, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to William H. and Avis (Wilkins) Dorn. Jody leaves behind her devoted and loving husband Stanley G. Ward; brother Lanse Dorn; cousins Cindy, Sandy, Karen, Juanita, Bobby and Rhonda. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Jody was a member of the Northwest Bible Church in Hilliard, Ohio. She loved animals especially dogs and would be known to fill the back of her car up with supplies to donate to the animals shelters. Visitation for Jody will be held on Monday April 29, 2024 from 11AM to 12PM at the Advantage by Schoedinger – Hilltop Chapel, 3030 W Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43204 where the funeral service will take place at 12PM. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Ohio. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Jody’s name to the Madison County Humane Society, 2020 OH-142 NE, West Jefferson, OH 43162.