Wilma Margaret Ward

Wilma Margaret Ward obituary

Wilma Margaret Ward

Wilma Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Medina Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Wilma Margaret Ward, age 74, formerly of Henderson, passed away September 11th,2025 at Maplewood Healthcare Center in Jackson, TN.

She was born on Oct. 27th, 1950, in Woodland, CA to the late George and Virginia Willard Ward.

She moved with her parents to Parsons, TN in 1972. She later moved to Henderson and lived at Heritage Towers Senior Apartments for some time before moving to Jackson.

When she was in good health, Wilma enjoyed caring for cats and watching television game shows.

She is survived by her special cousins Joan (Don) Parchman and Jeff (Cassie) Parchman and several other cousins and friends.

Her loving smile and sweet laugh will be missed.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Roberts Cemetery in Perry County, TN at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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