Vanessa K. Ward Obituary
The family announces the passing of Vanessa K. Ward of Shawneetown, Illinois on September 7, 2026. Vanessa, born on July 15, 1976, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vanessa K. Ward to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Paul Watson; her stepfather Jack Endicott Sr.; and her grandparents, Tina Watson, Freeman Whelchel and Lucille Whelchel.
She is survived by: her husband Jason Ward; her children, CJ Johnson, JJ Johnson, Jeffery Johnson, Mickey Johnson, Julian Hernandez and Onalaya Hernandez; her sister Terri Smith; her stepbrother Jack Ray Endicott; and her grandchildren, Korrinah, Reminston, Cayden, Elizabeth, Asher, Jeremiah, Credence, Merrick and Zephyr. She is also survived by her two nephews, and four great‑nieces.
