Linda Luella Ward, 72, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was born May 14, 1950, to Wilber and Jewel Gragg. Linda was an avid reader, she enjoyed sewing, and loved going to flea markets.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Morris Ward; infant daughter; granddaughter, Angela Phillips; and brothers, Larry Gragg, Lowell Gragg, Leon Gragg, Gilbert Gragg, Warren Gragg, Leroy Gragg, Leland Gragg, and Loyd Gragg.

Survivors include her sons, Leslie Ward (Alicia Shaw), Wesley Ward (Christy Hallmark) all of Paragould; daughters, Kelei Ward of Paragould, Sara Stone (Dallas) of Paragould, Rachel Crider (James) of Pangburn, AR; sister, Frances Warren (Larry); grandchildren, Keisha Williams, Tiffany Ward Melton, Delphia Ward, Kai Crider, Jacalyn Phillips (Jason), Missy McCord (Justin), Dallas Stone, Kyle Phillips; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 21, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.