Patricia Ann Ward, age 76, of Whitesburg, Georgia, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2025. Born on December 9, 1948, in LaGrange, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Barney Scott and Frances Benefield Vinson.

Patricia dedicated many years of her career to manufacturing at Peds Products, where she skillfully operated a press machine. Beyond her professional commitments, she was a devoted member of the Mt. Zion Congregational Holiness Church, where she found community and spiritual fulfillment.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Rex Ward; her beloved sister, Sara Vinson; her sister-in-law, Kerry Benefield; and her brothers-in-law, Leroy Vinson and Bill Ward, all of whom she held dear in her heart.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Debbrah Mae Ward and Robby Ward; her supportive sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary & Rayford Vinson and Donna & Cyrus Thorne; her brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny Benefield, James & Tamara Benefield, and Matthew Benefield; her adored grandchildren, James & Jessica Ward and Zachery Ward, who brought immense joy to her life; as well as her nieces, nephews, and other extended family members who will carry her memory forward.

A heartfelt funeral service will honor Patricia's life and contributions on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home. Pastor Curtis Holloway will officiate the service, celebrating her life and impact on those around her. Following the service, Patricia will be interred in the Whitesburg City Cemetery, where family and friends can continue to remember her. James Benefield, Johnny Benefield, Matthew Benefield, James Ward, Dakota Griffin, Cyrus Thorne, and Aaron Holloway will serve as pallbearers.

The family kindly invites friends and loved ones to visit and pay their respects at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the beginning of the service.

Friends and family are invited to send condolence messages to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is honored to handle the arrangements and support the family during this difficult time.