Carolyn Ruth Ward

Carolyn Ruth (Jordan) Ward, age 73 of Dayton, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Memorial North Park Hospital in Hixson. Carolyn was born in Rhea County on November 23, 1949, the daughter of the late Daniel and Gladys (Hughes) Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Eugene Jordan and Roy Jordan.

Carolyn was employed by Dri Set Corporation in the sewing department for many years. She was a UT fan and was of the Church of Christ faith.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bobby Ward of Dayton; her son, Bobby Jason (Shawnie) Ward of Dayton; her three grandsons, Zack Daniels, Bobby Ward, and William Ward; her four sisters, Christine (Donnie) Calbaugh of Dayton, Alene (William) Bishop of Graysville, JoAnn (Eddie) Staggs of Crossville, and Linda Reed of Whitwell; and her brother, Rick (Rita) Jordan of Dayton.

Funeral services for Carolyn will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bobby Schaefer officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cove Cemetery in Dayton after the service.

Please share your memories and photos of Carolyn on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.