Wanda Marie Ward, 86, of Bovina, Texas passed away at 8:30am, Monday, March 13, 2017 in Olton, Texas. Marie was born on May 13, 1931 to William Clay Skeen and Valda Lee (Forgerson) Skeen. She married Clinton Ward in Clovis, NM and had a wonderful 64 years together until his passing in 2014.

Marie was a great support to her family and friends, always interested in happenings in their lives. She always put others before herself, and her door was always open. She enjoyed cooking, her flower gardens, and always had a beautiful yard. Marie enjoyed most any type of westerns. She was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan.

Marie is survived by one daughter Kay Lynn (Paul) Smyth of Olton, Texas; two sons Jerry Ward of Bovina, Texas, Ron (Debbie) Ward of Farwell, Texas, Nine Grandchildren, and 25 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Bovina, Texas, with Pastor Brian Mullins officiating, burial to follow at the Bovina Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time at the First Baptist Church in Bovina.

Family request in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Bovina in her memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Ramage Funeral Directors of Olton. Please visit our website www.ramagefuneraldirectors.com to sign the guestbook or leave a personal note for the family.