Jacqueline "Jackie" Joy Ward

Jacquelyn Joy Hannusch Ward was born at 9:30 a.m., on November 7, 1937 to Walter and Lena Marx Hannusch, in Paige, Texas. She was called home by our Heavenly Father officially on September 16, 2023 at 12:47 a.m.

Jacquelyn was preceded in death by her parent's and by a baby brother, Warren, who passed away at 9 months, and two sisters, Pamela and Beatrice. Though the official time of death was above, the actual time she passed away at home was at 11:15 pm on September 15th, Beatrice's birthday. Jacquelyn was despondent over loosing Beatrice just 4 weeks prior to her own death.

She was Baptized at the Alvin Saegert Farm, due to illness, in Paige, Texas. We don't know what the illness was in reference to, this information was taken from notes/dates made by her mother, Lena Hannusch.

Jacquelyn was confirmed in August 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg, Tx. The confirmation class holds yearly reunions, which she has attended, and this year the reunion committee was notified of her death when they called with this years gathering information.

Jacquelyn stared school in Katy, Texas. The family moved back to Florence, Texas, where she attended Florence Elementary. The family moved to Jarell, Texas and Jacquelyn attended school there from 1947 to 1952, the 4th thru 8th grades. The family then moved to Georgetown, Texas and Jacquelyn attended Georgetown High School and graduated in May 1956. She then attended Durham Business School in the summer of 1956.

Jacquelyn's employment history began her senior year where she was employed by Greenway's Drive-In located in Georgetown. In August 1956 she began work with Southwestern Bell until marriage. In February 1969, she went to work for what's known as TxDot today and retired in August 1995, after 27 years of service.

On November 2, 1957, Jacquelyn married Clifford LaRue Ward, son of LaRue Noton Ward and Myrtle Hansel Ward. They would of been married 66 years on the upcoming anniversary. Jacquelyn and Clifford have three childern, Deanna, Steven and Kenneth. They also have 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Jacquelyn and Clifford were able to travel together extensively, including a trip to Egypt.

Jacquelyn joined the Austin Women's Bowling Association in 1969, and she and Clifford bowled 30 years together. She bowled in many city, state and national tournaments, winning many trophies.

Jacquelyn loved to sew. She started sewing doll clothes by hand at age 9. She sewed playsets, dresses, shirts, blouses and even jackets for herself and her children.

Another hobby she enjoyed was putting together many, many picture albums and scrapbooks for her children and grandchildren. She loved her pictures. If there was a family event, she made a book for the person it was in honor of. What a great legacy she has left to her family!

Jacquelyn also enjoyed collecting anniversary and Christmas Barbies. She accumulated quite a collection.

Jacquelyn was also a great cook - down home cooking was her specialty. No one can forget her noodles! She cooked thousands of meals for her family in her lifetime.

When Jacquelyn retired from work, she still worked very hard in a lifetime of service for her family. She and Clifford raised 2 granddaughters and helped out with twin grandchildren. In the years to come, she helped raise some of her greatgrandchildren. She never sat down unless it was working on her pictures - she was always working in the home and helping with grand and great-grand kids.

During her lifetime, Jacquelyn went by the nickname of Jackie. Her favorite color was green and her favorite flowers were yellow roses.

A graveside service will occur Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. After the service, the family invites guests to join them for lunch and fellowship after the service at Clifford and Jacquelyn's home at 403 W. Main St in Pflugerville.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com for the Ward family.