Barbara Jean Ward, age 85, passed away early Saturday morning, January 17, 2015, at her home. She was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Blain R. Ward; and a son, Michael B. Ward, I. She is survived by: son, Clayton M. Ward; grandchildren, Michael B. Ward, II, Homer R. Ward, Linda L. Genta, Leslie A. Hill, Joshua Ward, Clayton C. Ward, and Tyler B. Ward; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia and Betty; and a brother, Ronnie. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 5p.m. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 21st at 11 a.m. in the Berry Highland South Cemetery. Please sign our online guestbook at www.highlandmemorialsouth.com.