Henretta Stevens-Ward Obituary
The world bids farewell to Henretta Stevens-Ward (Pascagoula, Mississippi), born in Grand Bay, Alabama, departing on June 22, 2025 at the age of 68. Henretta leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Henretta Stevens-Ward to show support.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Albert McMillian, Sennie McMillian Nelson, Howard and Narie Stevens; her parents, Sam Jefferson McMillian Sr. and Mattie Ella Stevens-Jones; her son Erskine Montell Rushton; her grandson Donald Ray Broadnax III; and her close friend Willie James Polk.
She is survived by: her children, Ronnikell Rushton-Broadnax of Gautier, MS, Youlonder Ward (Derrick Thomas) of Gautier, MS and Darrell M. Rushton of Pensacola, FL; her siblings, Tammie Taite (Reuben) of Moss Point, MS., Monica "Roshell" Bridget of Mobile, AL, Ligreta "April" McMillian of Pascagoula, MS, Mary "PeeWee" Jones of Pascagoula, MS, Natasha Kirkland (Christopher) of Pascagoula, MS, Samuel J. Andrews of Gulfport, MS, Sam McMillian Jr. (Lorraine) of Mobile, AL, Terry McMillian of Moss Point, MS, Albert McMillian and Howard Jones Jr. of Pascagoula, MS; her goddaughter Shamecka Stewart-McNeal; and her close friends, Bettie Avery Johnson and Rosie Mary Stennis. She is also survived by four aunts and one uncle; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
