With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gloria J. Ward of Grayson, Kentucky, born in Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on January 3, 2024 at the age of 71. 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, Warren Ball and Grace Roberts Ball; her brother Warren Gene Ball; and her stepson James Ward, Jr.. She is survived by : her husband James Ward, Sr.; her children, Brian Ratliff of Columbus, OH, Mary Ratliff of Columbus, OH and Joanna Ratliff Whitt of Columbus, OH; her siblings, Marsha Iacovetta, Allen Ball of Columbus, OH, Paul Ball of Columbus, OH and John Ball of Columbus, OH; and her stepson Michael Ward. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Malone Funeral Home