Barbara J. Ward

Barbara J. Ward, 75, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, December 03, 2012 with her family at her side. She was born in Walnut Ridge to the late Robert T. and Nellie Lorine King McNeese. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and one sister. Barbara was a member of The Church at Maumelle and a homemaker. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend she will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Royce C. Ward; one son, Bobby Ward and wife, LaNae of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Jessica Belt and husband, Josh, Justin, Cody, Caleb Ward; one sister, Irene Starks and husband, Bill of North Little Rock; her brother, Richard McNeese of Redfield; and a host of other family. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501-791-7400) with Reverend Jeff Beshears officiating. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.