Etta Marie Ward Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Etta Marie Ward in Panama City Beach, Florida, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 McAllister and Etta McAllister (Simkins); her husband Robert Joseph Ward I of John's Catholic Church; her sons, Robert J. Ward II and Randall A. Ward; her granddaughter Amanda J. Ward; her great grandchildren, Brian Ward and Kayla Gordon; and her friend Carole Brooks.
She is survived by: her daughter Jill E. Potts (Jeffrey L.); and her grandchildren, Rob Ward III, Eric Ward, Jason Hawksworth, Justin Hawksworth, Kerissa Ward and Jamie Ward. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren, 8 great greatgrandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family has chosen to send donations to American Cancer SocietyDonate Now (https://donate.cancer.org). Donate to Charity Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
