Ruth L. Ward, age 92, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on January 10, 2011 in Webb City, MO. Ruth was born in Kansas City, KS. She was married 39 years to Roger C. Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband; her sister, Alice Rand; and her brother, Beverly Fryer. Survivors include her sons: Gary C. Ward of Webb City, MO, and Robert L. Ward and wife of Kansas City, KS; daughters: Virginia A. Jukes and husband of Denver, CO, and Mary L. Sutherland and husband of Webb City, MO; as well as 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be January 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS, with visitation preceding the service at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Please offer condolences at mcgilleyhogememorialchapel.com.