of Little Rock, AR
July 8, 1964 - May 14, 2023
A bright light in this world has been dimmed. The center of our family's universe, Anne Lynne Ward, passed away on Sunday, May 14th surrounded by her loving family. Lynne was born, along with her twin sister, Lee, in Baton Rouge, LA on July 8th, 1964 to parents Carmel and Kenneth Streater. She was the second one birthed (by 5 minutes), so she was the baby of the family. Lynne was always the smallest of her class but by far the fiercest. That is how she lived her life, sometimes underestimated, but never outworked at anything she accomplished (as evidenced by her email address -lynnewardworkshard).
Lynne graduated from LSU in 1988 with a BS in Psychology and minored in Sociology and Statistics. She went on to work in various national health plans (United Healthcare, Prudential, Windsor) and at the clinic formerly known as Arkansas Speciality Orthopaedics. Her focus was to coordinate quality, compliance and policy development. She established HIPPA, NCQA, and Medicare/Medicaid standards for each health plan/clinic for which she was employed. In fact, she won the first NCQA accreditation in the state of Arkansas for Prudential Health Care.
The drive within her is best evidenced by her current manager, Anne Santifer, CEO Share Network , "Lynne was passionate about health care quality improvement...Lynne was a diligent, enthusiastic and hard-working individual...(she) will be deeply missed by all who worked with her and her colleagues will never forget her dedication and positive attitude."
Lynne was a part of the LSU tennis team and an avid tennis player post-college until a hand injury prohibited her from continuing that passion. However, her biggest accomplishment was being a loving, patient, comforting wife and a momma bear to her boys. Oh, how she loved her boys!! She would attend all of her boys' sporting events and be the biggest and loudest cheerleader (much to the chagrin of them). She loved them so fiercely and would go to the ends of the earth (and back) to do ANYTHING for them. Lynne was a very loving and compassionate soul and would be the best friend you ever had, even if she didn't know you that well.
Lynne leaves behind her to forever cherish her memory husband, Sean; sons, Ian and Jackson; sister-n-law, Kathleen Ward; her parents, Carmel and Ken Streater; two sisters, Gwen Bourgeois (husband, Reed) and Lee Streater; nieces, Julie, Rachel and Madeline Bourgeois; nephew, Joey Bourgeois; many Nani's and their families and of course, her beloved dachshund, Ralph.
The family would like to thank, Drs. Robert and Mary Searcy; nurses, Trea and Kristen and the rest of the team on the SICU floor at Baptist Medical Center.
A very casual gathering of friends and family will be held at the Christ Community Church Events Center, 6015 Chenonceau Blvd, Suite 100, LR 72223 on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Christ Community Church's future home, https://c3rooted.org/giving or the Humane Society of Pulaski County, http://warmhearts.org/, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210.
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16 Condolence(s)
Mary Jane Cutrer
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
You are all in our thoughts and prayers - today and always.
Mary Jane Cutrer
Heidi and Barry Brandt
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
We are praying for all of you every day.
Elizabeth Montgomery Skiles
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember playing tennis with her when we were in high school. She will be truly missed.
Corinthia Blanks
Friday, May 19, 2023
Lynn will truly be missed such a sweet lady . Prayer for your family .
Christa Thompson
Friday, May 19, 2023
Lynne was my friend. She and I laughed at many of the same things during Trojan baseball games when our kiddos were younger.. we also shared a love for Twizzlers. Like a deep love. 😄
We would laugh over and over about the time she caught a foul ball (all the while leaning against the fence talking on her cell phone) and not missing a BEAT!
I will always remember Lynne and still laugh at her sense of humor.. I'm smiling now as I write this.
Praying for you, Sean, - and the boys. â¤ï¸
Ruth Vosloh
Friday, May 19, 2023
Lee, Gwen, Miss Carmel, Mr. Ken, Sean, Ian, and Jackson- my deepest condolences for the light that you can no longer see but that now shines in Heaven. Lynne was one of the happiest and funniest friends I had at Woodlawn. Warmest hugs to you all on this sad, sad weekend 🌸🌷🌺
Joyce Bea Sterling
Thursday, May 18, 2023
My sincerest condolescences to you and your family. Many prayers are coming your way. May God be with you.
Marna Franson
Thursday, May 18, 2023
My goodness this is just too hard! Sending all the love. Holding you in my heart as you grieve.
Cortney Culpepper
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I’m at a loss for words. What a beautiful soul. Love you Lynne
Joni Fisher - Majed
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Lynn was so sweet and kind. We met when I was a student at Woodlawn. I was new at that school didn’t know a single soul and she befriended me no questions asked. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Charles Dotson
Thursday, May 18, 2023
May your memories get you through this tough time. Anita and I are so sorry for your loss.
Janet and David Holladay
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Dear Gwen and family,
Our hearts grieve with you. our families are always linked, and we pray for the peace that only God can provide to comfort you.
Love,
The Holladays
Angela Johnson Guyre
Thursday, May 18, 2023
What a beautiful soule. We were neighbors and friends and she was always smiling. You will be truly missed sweet lady. Peace Be With Tou
Celeste Hogan
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Sean, Ian and Jackson, I am so very sorry for your loss. Lynne was one of a kind, funny and kindhearted, smart and curios, and loved her children immensely. And Sean too. She will be missed by so many, but I know her loss will be felt every day for all of you. All my love and support.
Pam Kelley
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Sean, Jackson, Ian, Kathleen & Family ~ I was so very sad to hear about the loss of your sweet Lynne. She will be greatly missed by so many. Please know that so many of your friends are holding you closely in their hearts at this time. Love to you all, Pam
Lisa Oden
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Sean and Jackson, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you both and your family.