Nadine Melba Ward Obituary
We bid farewell to Nadine Melba Ward of Elizabethton, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 18, 2025 at the age of 91. Nadine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Judson Oliver and Addie Williams Oliver; her husband Dennard Ward; her daughter Kathy Taylor; and her siblings, Joan Ward, Minie Williams, Mae Buckles, Lois Vines, Clayton Oliver and Harley Oliver.
She is survived by: her children, Karen Tyson (Jim) of Sevierville, TN, Keith Ward of Richmond, VA and Keenan Ward (Darla) of Glendale, AZ; and her sister Wanda Blevins. She is also survived by six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Tetrick Funeral Home (211 N Riverside Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37643). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 12:50 PM at the Cemetery No Later Than. A burial will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery (53 Memorial Ave, Mountain Home, TN 37684).
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105 in honor of Nadine.
