Deborah Kay Ward

Deborah Kay Ward obituary, Kirkwood, MO

Deborah Kay Ward

Deborah Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapel Hill Mortuary & Memorial Gardens - Cedar Hill on May 29, 2022.

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Ward, Deborah Kay (nee Counts), of Cedar Hill, Missouri, was born July 9, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to Leroy and Pauline (nee Mumburger) Counts and entered into rest Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Cedar Hill, Missouri at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 19 days.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Ward
one (1) daughter, Jamie Posey
She is survived by,
one (1) son, Charles (Lisa) Posey
four (4) grandchildren, Chance (Melissa) Posey, Jamie Posey, Sabrina Henson, and Jacob Henry
three (3) great grandchildren, Chace, Adrina, and Adalee
two (2) sister, Nancy Parks and Linda (Gordon) Mathes
one (1) nephew, Jimmy (Jeannie)
along with numerous extended family and friends.
Debbie "Shorty" was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend. As a homebody, she loved her gardening and especially flowers. Making others laugh was one of her favorite things. Her laughter and advice will forever be with those she touched. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Internment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial Donations in Debbie's name may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

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