Joyce Mae (Ward) Williams, a Boggy Depot resident, was born on February 5, 1961 to Hillmon Bill Ward and Billie Jean (Lackey) Ward at Coalgate. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 20th, 2026 at home in Boggy Depot, OK., at the age of 65 years, 7 months, and 15 days. Joyce attended Cottonwood Elementary school, and graduated from Coalgate High School class of 1979. Joyce retired from the Coal County Assessor’s office where she worked for 24 years. Her favorite job title was being a Mom, Ma, Mo, Grammy, and Aunt JoJo. She married Raymond “Hank” Williams on July 2, 1994 in Cairo. Joyce enjoyed attending her grandkids sporting events, fishing, sewing, crafting, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

SURVIVED BY: Children: Evan Ward & partner Sara Jezierski of Atoka, OK.

Lyndi Waggaman & husband Taylor of Harrah. Heather Morris & husband Eric of Atoka. Amy Bolin and husband Brandon of Atoka. Mindy Cochran and husband Clay of Newcastle. Grandchildren: Corvan Ward of Atoka. Tucker Morris of Atoka. Mason Cochran of Newcastle . Larae Bolin of Atoka. Addison Morris of Atoka. Milo Cochran of Newcastle. Valeri Anderson of Atoka. Taylyn Waggaman of Harrah. Ryder Waggaman of Harrah. Siblings: LaJeanna Fannin & husband Tommy of Atoka.

Charla Gilleland & husband Rick of Rush Springs, OK.

Donna Heck & husband Tom of Phillips. Candy Griffin & husband Calvin of Cairo. Freeda Ward of Tulsa. Joe Ward & wife Rachael of Cairo. Jerry Ward & wife Gaylynn of Phillips. Stacy Rainey & husband Chris of Goldsby. Sister-in-laws: Misty Ward of Coalgate. Teresa Wilson of McAlester. Special Family Friend: Milda Echelle of Oklahoma City.

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of dearly loved friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY Parents: Bill & Billie Jean (Lackey) Ward Brothers: Jimmy A. Wilson, Hillmon Bill Ward Jr., David Heath Ward DATE OF SERVICES: Thursday, September 24,2026 at 10:00 am PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown’s Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Eric Morris INTERMENT: Ward Family Cemetery CASKETBEARERS: Keyvin Heck, Chase Heck, Patrick Griffin, Chance Griffin, Paden Ward, Prezton Ward, Jackson Ward, and Nathan Rainey HONORARY CASKETBEARS: Austin Ward, Dillon Ward, Chris Brannon, Jim Wilson, Clay Cochran, Brandon Bolin, Eric Morris, Taylor Waggaman, Corvan Ward, Tucker Morris, Mason Cochran, Milo Cochran, and Ryder Waggaman FAMILY NIGHT WILL BE WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL. NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK