Karen Ward Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Karen Ward of Chadbourn, North Carolina. Karen, born on March 24, 1956, passed away on August 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Ward to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Karen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Karen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Foy McMillan and Annie Elizabeth Dean McMillan; her spouse Terry Wayne Ward; her son Terry Wayne Ward II; her brother John Foy McMillan; and her brother-in-law Barry Simmons.
She is survived by: her daughter Karen Paige Ward (Michael) of Charlotte, NC; and her siblings, James Don McMillan (Donna) of Hampstead, NC and Patsy Simmons of Roanoke, VA.. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
