Joy Ward Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joy Ward of Bronson, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joy left this world on October 17, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Millard "Melvin" Barnes and Ruth Barnes (Bussing); her siblings, Richard, Donald Barnes, Jeanette Newberry, Charles Barnes, Joan Stout, John, Roger and Max Barnes; her former husbands, Keith Tracy and Billy Ward; her niece Joy Lynn Fisher; and her nephews, Jim Stout and Mike Barnes.
She is survived by: her children, Kellie DeLuca of Fremont, MI, Terri Plotas of Battle Creek and Thomas Tracy of Bronson; her sisters-in-law, Gail Barnes of Troy and Norine Barnes of Sturgis; her granddaughters, Stephanie Plotas of Arlington, Virginia and Erica Franchina (Paul) of Livonia; and her cousin Joan Casterline. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) or the Branch District Library-Bronson Branch.
