Jacqueline “Mary” Jonas-Ward, age 53, received her angel wings on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 9:30am in the comfort of her family home in St Charles. Missouri

She was born on May 16,1961 to the late Jacqueline Marie Ward and Everett William Ward in St Louis, Missouri. She enjoyed living her quiet life in the country of Troy, Missouri with her lifelong companion, Jerry Lee Miller. She enjoyed the simple things in life, absolutely loved going to Bingo as much as possible, and caring for her many pets throughout the years, Her favorite color was pink.

She was a loving mother to her son Jesse Lee Ward, a wonderful sister to four siblings, Linda Marie (late Manuel) Carrillo, William Michael Ward, Lawrence Everett (Diana) Ward, and James Donald Ward, and an absolutely amazing aunt to six nieces and nephews, and a dear friend to many.

She was a proud pet lover and left behind one dog, Rex, two cats, Baby Girl and Odie, three kittens and a bird, Mikey.

She was predeceased by one sister, Peggy Ann Door-Ward.

An outdoor memorial honoring her battle with breast cancer and her outstanding life will take place in her honor at her home in Troy on Saturday, May 23rd beginning at 2:00 p.m.

If you would like to help the family please visit www.gofundme.com/maryjonas