Barbara Ethel Ward
September 17, 1949 - December 30, 2020
Barbara Ethel Ward, age 71 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:00 PM December 30, 2020 at her residence in Mattoon, IL. Private family services in her honor will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of arrangements. Barbara was born September 17, 1949 to the late Vernon and Kitty (Stock) Webb. She married Jackie L. Ward; he preceded her in death on September 17, 1989. She is survived by one daughter, Lori A. Mason and partner James Quast of Mattoon, IL; two sons, Bobby D. Craig and wife Mary of Mattoon, IL, Jack L. Ward and partner Nicole Brynun of Mattoon, IL; one brother, Ronnie Webb and wife Donna of Mattoon, IL; twelve grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Barbara enjoyed playing bingo, crossword puzzles and slot machines. Above all, she valued time spent with her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.
Barbara Ethel Ward, age 71 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:00 PM December 30, 2020 at her residence in Mattoon, IL. Private family services in her honor will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon,... View Obituary & Service Information