Lois J. Ward Obituary
Lois J. Ward of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on July 10, 2026. Lois, born on March 26, 1949, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lois J. Ward to show support.
Lois will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Lois will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Lois’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard Sr. Purtee and Joan Donley Purtee; her husband Amos E. Ward; and her brothers, Willard Purtee, Jr. and Richard Thomas Purtee.
She is survived by: her son Peter Ward (Nisha) of Powell; her grandson Sage Ward of Powell; her siblings, Steve Purtee (Debra) of Portsmouth, Pamela Allen (Bill) of Portsmouth, Hope Arthur of Portsmouth, Sharon Fraley (John) of Georgetown, KY and Sandy Luther of Chillicothe; and her sister-in-law Klaire Purtee of Portsmouth. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
