Marlene Jane Ward, 83, of Paragould, passed away October 10, 2017 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  She was born May 4, 1934, to Alf and Ethel Rynning.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Alfred Rynning and Walter Rynning; sisters, Gloria Glisch and LaVerne "June" Magle; and husband, Phillip Ward

Survivors include her daughter, Cyd McCready; son, Robert Sercombe; stepchildren, Phillip Ward, Jr., Mike Ward and Frank Ward; nephews, nieces; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the care of Phillips Funeral Home and no services are planned at this time.