Pearl Ward, age 76, of Jacksboro

Pearl Ward, age 76, of Jacksboro, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025. Pearl was a devoted Christian and a long-time member of Beech Fork Baptist Church for 61 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. She looked forward to going to church every Sunday. She loved her church family as much as her blood family. Her grandkids and great-grandkids were the light of her life. Pearl loved the time she was able to spend with her sisters and brothers on Sundays. She especially enjoyed her dinner outings with her sister Ann. She loved planting flowers and watching them bloom. She also loved sitting on her porch and watching the hummingbirds when the weather was nice. Pearl was a special woman, and she will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew her. She was a giver and caretaker. Even through her sickness, she would find ways to still care for those around her. She felt that was her purpose in life. She is preceded in death by her Husband, J.C. Ward; Son, Jeffrey Lynn Ward; Parents: Arlie (Doc) and Veltina Phillips; Brother: Jesse Phillips; Sister: Joann Phillips; Grandparents: Henry and Flora Tackett and Matthew and Mattie Phillips; Nephews: Michael Berry and Jamie Phillips.

Survived by:

Son: James Christopher Ward and wife, Michell Ward of Caryville

Daughters: Joann Willoughby of Scott County, Courtney Owens and husband Thomas Owens of Jacksboro

Grandchildren: Cody Patterson, Joshua Rogers, Derrick Johnson, Brandon Lobertini, Tiffany Miller, James Ward, Jeffrey Ward, Daulton Phillips, Easton Owens, Jaxon Owens, Jaylon Owens, JayCee Ward, Britton Owens

Great-grandchildren: Sadie Phillips, Jerian Patterson, MaKayla Hembree, Ares Patterson, Taisleigh White, Tymber Ward, Lynnleigh Rogers

Sisters: Mary and Danny Berry, Anita Gibson, Rebecca and Matthew Ward, Belinda and Junior Marlow

Brothers: Don Phillips and Kenny Phillips

Special Sister-in-Laws: Judy Phillips and Lois Gibson

Special Friend: Lillian Ward

A host of nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1 PM Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Beech Fork Baptist Church, Rev. C.W. Fraker Officiating. Interment to follow the funeral service at Beech Fork Cemetery.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences may be given online to the family of Pearl Ward at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com