Joyce Elaine Ward Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-16T20:00:00
End: 2025-03-16T21:30:00
Location: Milward Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on March 6, 2025, at the age of 94, Joyce Elaine Ward in Lexington, Kentucky passed away. 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, Lawrence August and Helen May Wade; her husband Ralph Joseph Ward; and her nephew Donny Wade. She is survived by: her siblings, Sally May Wade and Donald Wade (Elaine); her nieces, Pam Ledesma (Juan), Linda Rosseel (Bernard), Susan (Jerry), Maggie Schmidt and Emily Riddle (Alex); her nephew John Schmidt (Missy); her great-nephew John Woodford Riddle; and her son John.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sayre Christian Resident Honor Fund, 3775 Belleau Wood Dr., Lexington, Ky, 40517.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Milward Funeral Director

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Milward Funeral Home
391 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503

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391 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503

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