Pauline Ward

Pauline Ward, 78, formerly of Yoakum, passed away May 22. She was born Dec. 20, 1943 in Yoakum to Leland and Ora (Manning) Tucker.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Aubrey Ward of Rockport; daughter, Debbie Ward (Kathie Reynolds) of Yoakum; sons, Kevin Ward (Patty) of Rockport and Darrin Ward (Diane) of Sweet Home; eight grandchildren, Lori Yardley, Jessica Ward, Cooter Burkett (Autumn), Colt Burkett (Brianne), Levi Burkett (Brittney), Meagan Harrell (Clay), Miranda Bone (Austin), and Dillon Ward; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy DeBord (John) of Yoakum

She was preceded in death by her parents Leland and Ora Tucker; sister, Sybil Stary.

A Rosary was held yesterday at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.

A funeral Mass will be held today at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum.

The pallbearers include Dillon Ward, Clay Harrell, Austin Bone, Cooter Burkett, Colt Burkett, and Levi Burkett.

Memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice of Gulf Coast, M.D. Anderson, or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Arrangements are made by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.