Ida Louise Ward was born on July 21, 1927, at Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of William and Helen Jones, and passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 96 years.

Ida was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank Ward, one (1) son, Richard Rowland, one (1) grandson, Adam Rowland, one (1) sister, Clarice Marshall, and two (2) brothers.

Ida is survived by one (1) son, Ronald Rowland, one (1) daughter-in-law, Fay Rowland, four (4) grandchildren, Robert Rowland, James Rowland, Erik Rowland, Erin Rowland, three (3) great-grandchildren, Michael Rowland, Megan Rowland, Amirah Rowland, and one (1) very special great-nephew, Eric Marshall.

Ida was of the Christian Faith.