Frances H. Ward, 71, of Amelia, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1938.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Ward; four children, Brenda Barry, Andy (Cherry) Ward, Melody Nordheim and Kimberly Hall; 10 grandchildren and two brothers, Louis (Barbara) Lukemire and John Lukemire.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Craver-Riggs Funeral Home and Crematory served the family.