Joyce Elaine Ward

Joyce Elaine Ward, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on December 26, 2020 at her home. Born in Sacramento, California, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Virga (Moore) Jones and wife of the late Francis X. Ward. She was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed walking, swimming, gardening, baking, and being a wife and mother.

Joyce is survived by her children, John P. Ward and his wife Dana, James F. Ward and his wife Barbara, Mark T. Ward and his wife Betsy, Lyn Ward, Paul X. Ward and his wife Denise and 7 grandchildren; Joshua Ward, Michael Ward, Meredith Ward, Alex Ward, Leigh Dill, Brittni Van Ward and Andrew Ward and 5 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is predeceased by her oldest child, Steven E. Ward.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Harford County 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD, 21047 or Amedisys Hospice Care, Inc. 7106 Ridge Rd Ste 140, Rosedale, MD 21237 or St. Margaret Church 141 N. Hickory Ave. Bel Air, MD 21014 St. Margaret Church (givecentral.org)