In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ward; a sister, Judy Scantlin; two brothers, Steve and James Lloyd.
She is survived by her son, Elgin Ward of Hot Springs; sister, Helen Yakley and her husband Herman, Sr of Alma; and brother, Ricky Lloyd of Van Buren.
She will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Her ashes will be placed at Fort Smith National Cemetery at a later date.