Joy Irene Ward Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joy Irene Ward of Joelton, Tennessee, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Irene Ward to show support.
As Joy Irene departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joy Irene. Though Joy Irene may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur James and Lucinda Romaine Myers Auxer; her husband Frank S. Ward; and her brothers, Arthur "Artie" Auxer and William "Bill" Auxer.
She is survived by: her children, Frank Ward (Sharon) of Pocatello, ID, Susan Dempsey (Don) of Joelton, TN and Karen Smith (Randy) of New Cumberland, PA; and her sister Doris Jane Cressler. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
