With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jean May Ward of Aurora, Nebraska, born in Burr, Nebraska, who passed away on January 6, 2024 at the age of 99. 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, Edward McGaugh and Fannie McGaugh (Trenary); her husband Lee Wayne Ward; her son Jerry Lee Ward; and her siblings, Gayland McGaugh, Edward McGaugh, Jr., Gwen Dirks and Dot McGaugh.

She is survived by : her daughter Patti Joy Kell (Thomas Clark) of Aurora; and her grandsons, Brian Lee Kell of Pittsburgh and Bradley Alan Kell of Aurora.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the family to designate at a later date.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Higby-McQuiston Mortuary Inc