Judy Lynn Ward. 86, of Wytheville VA, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. Born July 02, 1939, in Coeburn, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Hortense Jackson Wampler.

She loved her cats and gardening. She enjoyed traveling and needlepoint. She loved music and enjoyed dancing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Wells Ward.

Survivors include, son, John Wells Ward II and wife DeAnna Ward of Knoxville TN, daughter Jackie Lee Ward Largen and husband John of Richmond VA, Granddaughters, Sarah Wallace Ward Riemer and husband Kyle, Caroline Ward Potter and husband Daniel, grandson, Scott Largen and wife Olga; beloved great-grandson Grayson Largen; Beloved cats Sally Sue and Oliver MoJo.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1 P.M. at West End Cemetery Mausoleum. Entombment will follow the services.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Open Door Cafe in Wytheville VA, or your favorite animal rescue.

Barnett Funeral Home is serving the Ward family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com