of Harrison, AR

September 28, 1946 - December 7, 2025

Virginia Ginini Ward, age 79, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on December 7, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on September 28, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Walter and Hazel Ginini. Virginia formerly lived in Bryant, Arkansas, where she was a longtime member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church. After moving to Harrison, she became a faithful member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church. Virginia cherished her faith, her family, and the many friendships she built throughout her life.

Virginia served for many years at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention until her retirement in 2023. She loved her work family deeply, and was loved by everyone there for her kindness, dedication, and sweet spirit.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, John Jackson Ward, and her parents, Walter and Hazel Ginini.

She is survived by her children, John Walter Ward and Jennifer Capshaw, both of Harrison, Arkansas, along with other loving family members and friends who will deeply miss her.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13th, at 11:00 a.m. at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison. Visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. A private burial will follow.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Due to her son John Walter Ward's lifelong disability, Virginia had a strong passion for supporting others in need like John. In her honor, memorials may be made to Boone County Special Services, Pathfinder, 309 Industrial Park Rd, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

 

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