Loretta Ward Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2023, at the age of 53, Loretta Ward (Joplin, Missouri) passed away. 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, William Chester, Sr. and Wilma Chester (Stayton); her sister Jenny Tate; and her brother-in-law Thomas Turner. She is survived by: her children, Shelley "Becca" McDonald of Carthage, Richard "Richie" McDonald, II of Joplin and Kiley McDonald of Webb City; her stepchildren, Clayton Ward of Tulsa, OK and Shelby Ward of Tulsa, OK; her close friend Ted Roller of Webb City; her siblings, Philip John Sherrick (William "Billy" Chester) of Joplin, Rhonda Wyrick (Aaron) of Joplin and Candi Turner of Joplin; her grandchildren, Kyndall, Colton, Lakota, McKenzie, Ashlyn, Peyton, Presley, Zoey, Olivia, Malikai and Bryson; and her chihuahua Lilbit. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions requested to the family to help with final expenses.