Prudence June Ward

Prudence June Ward, 82, a native from Herrin, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Copper Village Assisted Living in Mesa, Arizona after a chronic illness.

Prudence was born on December 29, 1937 in Herrin, Illinois to Hershal E. and Olive I. (Petty) Ward. She was a legal secretary and a member of Christ Church as well as a former member of Bryan Street Baptist Church in Herrin.

Prudence is survived by daughters, Vicki Horne and Valerie Jacovides both of Mesa, Arizona; three grandchildren; three brothers, Ronald Ward of Herrin, Donnie Ward of Herrin, and Robert Ward of Salem, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Angela and Andre Horne.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Robert Ward officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Herrin City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus, those attending the service are asked to maintain social distancing guidelines and wear a face mask.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13^th Street/Herrin, Illinois 62948.

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with the arrangements.