Deborah S. Ward, 63, of Bluff City died at 12:22 p.m. May 31, 2025, at her home.Deborah S. Ward, 63, of Bluff City died at 12:22 p.m. May 31, 2025, at her home.
She was born Sept. 23, 1961, in Havana, a daughter of Elmer and Genevieve Dobson Ford. On July 28, 2001, she married Randy Ward in Astoria. He survives.
Also surviving are four children, James (and Ashley) DeMichele and Jessica (and Will) Davidson, both of Arkansas, Austin Ward of Lewistown and Amber Ward of Canton; one sister, Jean Peters of Astoria; and six brothers, Charles Ford of Springfield, Ohio, Michael Ford of Smithfield, Patrick Ford of Astoria, Steven “Pete” (and Kim) Ford of Ipava, Kenneth (and Lori) Ford of Lewistown and James (and Billie) Ford of Arkansas; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Janice Dick; and one brother, Richard Ford.
She worked as a CNA and was a homemaker.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held Sunday at the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria with Pastor Matthew Thiner officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made in Deborah’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be sent to shawgomemorialhome.com.
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