Linda E. Ward,73, of Cato, passed away Friday evening, November 17, 2017, at St. Josephs Hospital, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Ira, the daughter of the late Leonard Taylor, and Edith Simons Taylor. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, and was known for giving her time and attention to others.
She is predeceased by her Husband, William Ward, a brother James Taylor, two sister's Delores Ward, and, Jesse Wellington

Linda is survived by a son, William (Robin) Ward of Cato, three daughters; Donna (Craig) Baldwin of North Carolina, Tammy (Dale) Howell of Hannibal, and, Vicky (Scott) Jodway of Cato, eight Grandchildren; Katie Ward, Timmy Ward, Levy Ward, Chelcie Baldwin, CJ Baldwin, Walter Forbes, Tyler Jodway ,and, Halie Jodway, two step Grandchildren, Bethany Chapman, and, Mathew Chapman, and four great Grandchildren, Mikena Medley, Remi Teal, Myah Hyde-Ward, and, Emma Forbes, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and , nephews.

Calling hours will take place Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home from 11:00-1:00, a service will follow after calling hours and interment will follow at the Cato Union Cemetery.www.catoredcreek.com