Joyce Helen Ward Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Helen Ward of Texarkana, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 4, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Ragsdale and Maude Ragsdale; her husband Leon Ward; and her daughter Rachael Ward Talley (Toby). She is survived by: her children, Craig (Kim), Mark (Kathy), Alisa Dowdy (Delbert) and Scott; her grandchildren, Nick Ward (Amanda), Brian Ward, Shane Ward, Matthew Ward, Rebecca Ward, Michael Dowdy (Maggie), Jacob Dowdy, Randy Ward (Carley), Jessica Vela (Ben), Austin Ward (Emilee), Peyton Ward, Trace Talley (MaryAnn) and Sophie Bryan (Chris); and her great grandchildren, Jenna Ward, Jaxon Matthews, Addie Ward, Alex Ward, Marin Ward, Emma Dowdy, Axel Dowdy, Raelyn Ward and Nathan Ward.