Alice Ward, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away, July 26, 2024.
She was born on November 22, 1938 to Lloyd and Evelyn (Holt) Self in Henryetta, OK. She graduated from Liberty High School in Brentwood, CA. Alice graduated from Missouri Western State College and also received her master’s degree in education from UMKC.
On October 4, 1960 she was united in marriage to B. Robert Ward. After their marriage they lived in the North Kansas City area where they made their home. Her husband, Robert, preceded her in death on August 24, 2011.
Alice was a teacher at Linden West Elementary until she retired in 1998. She loved gardening, quilting, animals and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Helen Montes, Sharron Vincent, Robert Self, Jerry Self, and Jimmie Self.
Alice is survived by her children, G. Robert Ward, Melinda Ward, and Matthew (Mindy) Ward; grandchildren, Patrick Ward and Dani Ward; sisters, Sondra (Johnny) Barnett and Jane Oliver; her aunt and best friend, Gladys Chastain; several nieces and nephews, many cousins and friends.
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 4th at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Leavenworth, KS.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
