of Damascus, AR
January 8, 1952 - October 3, 2022
Nancy "Sharon" Wiedower Ward, 70, of Damascus, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Guy, AR.
Sharon can be best described by King Solomon in Proverbs 3:15-16. "She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor".
Sharon was a homemaker, caregiver and retired from being a receptionist at NBMC to be a Nanny to her granddaughter's Faith and Hope. She was a member of Cove Chapel Church in Martinville where she served God as Nanny to any and all children. You can't think of Sharon without thinking of Jerry Don. God knew before the foundations of the world that He was going to create a power couple in Damascus, AR by joining a young man and woman who were raised on local dairy farms and had no idea when they played as kids and watched their Dad's and Mom's play Rook card games that they would end up falling in and livin' on love. They built their life on faith in Jesus and the values they learned while working on their family farms: hard work, determination, sacrifice, humility and perseverance. Sharon embraced her role of wife and mother and faced her challenges head on, while Jerry Don worked hard outside the home to provide for his family. She made their two-bedroom house trailer a special palace for their pride and joy, Blake and Julie. She was a loving wife, mother, Nanny/Nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew her. She had a heart of gold, great sense of style, with a quick wit and a no-nonsense approach to go with it and you never had to wonder where you stood with her.
She built a lasting legacy of faith, hope and love with Jerry Don, and the greatest of these is love. After a tough year and a half with her health that kept her from doing things she enjoyed, God saw she was getting tired, longing for heaven and to be reunited with her lifelong sweetheart, God saw fit to make that happen on what would have been their 50th wedding anniversary year. God's plan is perfect even when we cannot see.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Don Ward; parents, Druley and Hazel Stacks Wiedower: sister, Sue Harrison, and brothers, Eugene "Gene" Wiedower and Gary Wiedower and grand dog, Mattie Nicole Carmichael and grand cat, Patches Elaine Carmichael.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Julie Carmichael; son, Blake Ward; granddaughter's, Faith and Hope Ward; Julie's husband, Alan Carmichael; Blake's girlfriend, Loura Flowers and her daughter, Abby; two grand dogs, Allie Grace Carmichael and Harold the Handsome Ward; sister, Frances Stone; special niece, Sheila Martinez; special friend Wendy Johnston, nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.
Pallbearers are Nick Martinez, Josh Holden, Hal Naylor, Rick Bryan, Jon Stanton, Jacob Hogan and Peter Hance
Honorary pallbearers are her nieces, nephews and anyone that knew her as their Nana/Nanny.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 6:00-8:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, AR. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00AM Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Roller McNutt, with Burial following at Spires Cemetery in Damascus, AR.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider dedicated donations to United Way of Central Arkansas at PO BOX 489, Conway, AR, 72033 or online at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/united-way-of-central-arkansas-inc
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20 Condolence(s)
NanaKay Thorn
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Julie and Alan, I am so sorry to hear of your mother. I know she was your life, you were so good to her and I know she loved you., she was a great lady., praying for you and the whole family., RIP Sharon
Ivan and Rose Anne Frey
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
It's been several years since we saw you at the Megee Family Reunion. That was a delight. So sorry to hear about Sharon. Know you will miss her much.
Love Ivan and Rose Anne
Denise Benight
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Sharon was such a beautiful person. She reared beautiful and kind children. She and Jerry Don loved to serve the Lord and were the epitome of children of our Savior Christ Jesus. I pray the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you all, give you grace, strength for the days ahead and peace knowing she is with Jesus.
Mark, Denise and Will Benight
Bobby and Cheryl Shock
Monday, October 3, 2022
Sharon was always a true blessing to all who knew her!!! A beautiful lady with a beautiful heart!!!! If you were around her even for a few minutes she would put a smile on your face and laughter in your heart!!! Nana will be missed!!!! Alan , Julie and Blake may Jesus take you up in His arm and just love on you as only He can!!! Love yall and prayin for you all!!!
Brenda Gay
Monday, October 3, 2022
Julie, Blake, and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Sharon was a good and godly woman and I know she will be greatly missed. We are praying for all of you.
Bernie and Karen Warner
Monday, October 3, 2022
May The lord keep you Julie and Blake in perfect Peace in these days!
Bernie And Karen Warner
Mark , Debbie and Steven Stanton
Monday, October 3, 2022
Julie and Alan, Family
We loved Sharon, she said Mark was her brother , always was good to all of us and loved Steven and wanted him to call her Nanny
she was truly a sweet woman and I know your going to miss her
We're so sorry for your loss
David and Nikki Cunningham
Monday, October 3, 2022
Julie, Alan and Blake,
We are so sorry to hear about Sharon. Our prayers are with all of you.
Peggy Oliver
Monday, October 3, 2022
Shelia, I am so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Your family are in my prayers.
Richard and Janan Day
Monday, October 3, 2022
Dear Julie and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your mom. May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Les Smith
Monday, October 3, 2022
Dear Julie and Blake and Families:
We’re so very sorry to hear this about y’all’s loss. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers
Love and Prayers
Les and Kathryn Smith
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Mickey Perez-Cooper
Monday, October 3, 2022
Julie,
Praying for comfort for your whole family during this difficult time.
Tom Harrington
Monday, October 3, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss
Donna Berry
Monday, October 3, 2022
Oh Julie & Alan, I am so very sorry to hear about your precious Mom. My heart goes out to you & your family for your Mom's departure from your presence here..... Praise the Lord, she's no longer hurting & back with your Dad in a much better place. Please God wrapped your arms around Julie & family and comfort them....Prayers for you, Julie & Alan!
Jon & Nancy Stanton
Monday, October 3, 2022
What a beautiful legacy she left. Loved her quick wit & straight up attitude. Sharon was a beautiful person, inside and out. We always had so much fun laughing & talking. Jon loved her dearly! We loved our Nanny!!! She will definitely be missed. Praying for ya'll & love you much!
Melissa Hall
Monday, October 3, 2022
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Don and Raye Jean Linn
Monday, October 3, 2022
Julie, Alan and Blake,
We are so sorry to hear about Sharon. Our prayers are with all of you. Don and Raye Jean Linn
Wellinghoff, Patty
Monday, October 3, 2022
Julie & Family,
So sorry to hear about your sweet mom. We are praying for you.
John and Sharon Farmer
Monday, October 3, 2022
Blessed to have both your parents as friends
we love yall and praying for you all
Susan Bryan
Monday, October 3, 2022
I’m so very sorry. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. â¤ï¸