Patricia "Patty" Ward

Patricia "Patty" Jean Ward, 66, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on June 28, 2026. Patty was born to Tom and Margaret Miller, in Coffeyville on April 24, 1960. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Delores Miller after her parents divorce. Patty went to Coffeyville schools and graduated from Field Kindley High School in 1977. She, like many others, went to the rodeo here in Coffeyville and that is where she met the love of her life, Fred Ward.

Patty and Fred were married in his home in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma by John Lockaby March 26, 1978. They later moved to Coffeyville, and then Rural Jefferson and still reside there. Patty always wanted a church wedding and Fred made that dream come true for her. He surprised her for their 43rd wedding anniversary where they renewed their vows at their church, with Patty in a wedding dress and Fred in a tux.

Patty worked and later retired from Medicalodges where she did housekeeping. She was working at Sonic and had been for the last 11 years at the time of her passing.

Patty was a beautiful person inside and out. She was kind to everyone she came across and would give anyone the shirt off her back. She loved to share the gospel with anyone she could talk to or meet. She loved children - especially her children and grandchildren. She had physical handicaps but that didn't hold her captive. She truly had true joy and love for people. She always had a smile on her face and really loved her over stuffed animals.

Patty is survived by her husband Fred, her children Patricia R Ward, James Ward, and Christina (Lance) Tinsley, grandchildren Aleighya, Bretta, and Lillyan, and her sister Debbie Rex. She is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Tom and Delores, mother Margaret, and 12 siblings.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10 am, at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave, Coffeyville, KS. The family will receive friends Monday, July 6, 2026 from 5-7 pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Patty will be laid to rest in Robbins Cemetery following services. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Southview Church of God. To leave a message of condolence, share a memory or view the streaming of the service visit her obituary page at www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com