CASAR - Diane Jenkins Ward, 59, a native of Cleveland County, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born to the late John and Lula Smith Jenkins.

Diane leaves behind to cherish her memories her son, Jared Ward (Samantha); daughter, Casey Ward; two granddaughters, Chelsee Huss and Aria Ward; two sisters, Evelyn Scarborough and Josephine Ingram; one brother, Boyce Jenkins; five nieces, Christina Hope, Stephanie Pennington, Ashley Butler, Julia Austin and Brittany Scarborough; six nephews, Steven Blanton, Daniel McNeilly, Paul McNeilly, Bobby Jenkins, Brandon and Gary Scarborough.

She worked her whole life at Kendrion. She raised her children and absolutely loved and enjoyed being around her grandchildren. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Union Baptist Church, 3800 Polkville Road, Shelby, NC 28150. Visitation will be held after the services.

Arrangements are entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC.