of Quitman, AR
July 1, 1926 - January 12, 2022
Zelda Mae (Jones) Ward, 95, of Quitman, AR passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Superior Health and Rehab in Conway, AR. She was born July 1, 1926 on Beckett Mountain (Mt. Vernon, Arkansas) to the late Clay Ridley Jones and Mary Ella (Cook) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marvin Junior Ward, two sons, Marvin Clayton Ward and Donald Ray Ward, one granddaughter, Shannon Ward, two brothers, W. D. Jones and Orlan Jones, and two sisters, Betty Nash and Dorothy Rigdon.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons and one daughter and their spouses, Pat and Christa Ward of Hensley, AR, David and Karla Ward of Quitman, AR, and Donna and Michael Harris of Conway, AR, two daughters-in-law, Ann Ward of Vilonia, AR and Suellen Ward of Guy, AR. Ms. Zelda also leaves one sister, Rebecca Garrison of Bella Vista, AR, and sister-in-law, Venita Jones, of St. Louis, MO., 7 grandsons, Stanley Ward, Larry Parish (Stacy), Jimmy John Ward (Nikki), Jason Ward (Tabitha), Cade Ward (Amber), Brian Ward (Mona), and Jed Ward (Deidra), 2 granddaughters, Cecilia Bunch (Brett) and Deana Barnard (Shawn),
several great and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ms. Zelda was a member of the Church of Christ and attended White Oak Church of Christ as long as she was able.
Ms. Zelda was employed by The Glove Corporation in Heber Springs, AR and worked alongside her husband for 32 years until they both retired in 1988.
In her younger years, Ms. Zelda enjoyed growing a vegetable garden, quilting, and cooking for her family, especially making her Christmas candies. She also enjoyed watching college basketball, especially the Razorbacks and Duke.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Superior Health and Rehab and Kindred Hospice for their loving, compassionate care of our Mom.
Per Ms. Zelda's request, due to Covid, there will be no funeral service. General public visitation will be from 1:00pm until 5:00pm, Sunday, January 16, at Roller Funeral Home, Greenbrier, Arkansas. A private graveside service for immediate family will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Jason Ward officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Stanley Ward, Larry Parrish, Jimmy John Ward, Cade Ward, Brian Ward and Jed Ward.
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18 Condolence(s)
Sylvester R. Jordan, Jr.
Monday, January 24, 2022
It was my pleasure to have known her if only a short period of time that I have lived here in Quitman. She was a loving and kind person and it was my pleasure to make several visits along with my wife Elaine to visit and talk with her on many occasions. Her spirit is now with God in Heaven.
Alana and T. J. Shaw
Sunday, January 16, 2022
So sorry to lose this very sweet neighbor and friend.
Daniel and Linda Maddox
Sunday, January 16, 2022
We loved her very much and will be greatly missed. Prayers to all the family
Darrell and Chris Hopkins
Friday, January 14, 2022
So sorry for your loss she was a wonderful lady Praying for her family
Vickie Matthews Alcorn
Friday, January 14, 2022
Mrs. Ward was such a sweet lady and always had a smile anytime you saw her. Prayers to her family and may memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
Joe and Rose Ellen Freeman
Friday, January 14, 2022
Zelda was such a precious lady.
She will be missed, but in a much better place, now.
Love â¤ï¸and prayers 🙠to the family.🌹
Joe and Rose Ellen
Gayla ( Barger) Chapman
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Donna: so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. No matter the age, so tough to lose Mom.
God Bless!!
Wayne and Minnie Raye Bennett
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Love and condolences to a long time friend of our family. May our Lord and Savior comfort each of you.
Mary Ann Aeilts
Thursday, January 13, 2022
So very sorry Pat and Christa know your hearts are hurting! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for y’all and all your family.
Terry & Trena Jones and Family
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Prayers for everyone!!! She will be missed!!! Love You Aunt Zelda!!!
Tommy Johnson
Thursday, January 13, 2022
She was a joy to be around. A very sweet lady she loved her family!!â¤ï¸
Lynn&Marvelle Burford
Thursday, January 13, 2022
So sorry to hear this, she was a beautiful lady, praying for the families! ðŸ™ðŸ™
Arden Clark
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Zelda touched the lives of everyone in this community. She will be missed by so many.
I pray for comfort for the family.
R.I.P. Mrs Zelda.
Vicky Jira Dry
Thursday, January 13, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this! Prayers to you all!
Shawn and Deana Barnard
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Mamaw Ward will always be in my heart and in my memories. When I think about the reasons I had such a wonderful childhood she's right up there at the top. I love you mamaw
Jennifer Wells
Thursday, January 13, 2022
GOD gained another Angel,i always enjoyed talking to her at voting .She will ba missed by all that knew her
Myles and Patsy Evans
Thursday, January 13, 2022
We loved Ms. Ward she was a Mom and grandma to everyone she met she loved everyone she will be missed.
Stan and Becky Burroughs
Thursday, January 13, 2022
She was such a sweet lady. One of a kind. Prayers to all the family