Barbara Leann Ward Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 7, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Barbara Leann Ward (Fort Thomas, Kentucky). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Leann Ward to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Michael "Jack" Ward; her parents, Harry Boone and Eva Louise Nicholson Sr. (Neekamp); her stepmother Zeris Nicholson (Martin); and her sisters, Peggy Nicholson and Marie Nicholson Gossett Hissam.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Ward (Carol), Jeanne Riggs (Dave), Greg Ward (Mary Beth), Cathy Schwer (Dave), Ann Greely (Pat) and Tricia Corder (Scott); and her siblings, Harry Boone Nicholson, Jr. (Kathie) and Pam Nicholson Rose (late Terry). She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the National Aphasia Association (aphasia.org) or Rosedale Green, 4250 Glenn Avenue, Covington, KY 41015 (in memory of Leann Ward).
