Tuesday, April 25, 2017 8:18 am

Joan Faye Ward, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born September 8, 1941 in Nash County to the late James and Addie Murray Medlin. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Phil and Jewel Medlin; one sister, Margie Matthews.

She is survived by one son, Mark Ward; one daughter, Robin Gratz (David); one sister, Mary Ann Wooten (Allen); four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held April 22, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville.