Nellene (Chadwick) Ward

Family and friends will miss the love, loyalty and fun of Nellene Chadwick Ward, Salem, AL who passed on November 11, 2025. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday ready to live a much longer life. 

Born during the midst of the depression, her parents and siblings were bound by hard work and an abundance of love.  Predeceased were parents, Julian and Ossie Ola Chadwick; siblings Byron Chadwick  (Betty Jean), Mary Stillwell (William), and Martha Flournoy (Eugene); survived by sister Joyce Kenney (Gary).

A loyal wife and mother, she was married 49 years and predeceased by husband Guy Ward in 2001.  

The experience of losing two children who preceded her death, Debra Ward 1977 and son Wesley Ward 2014 was a devastating experience where she strengthened her tranquility and serenity of her faith in God.  Grandmother to Wesley’s children, Wesley Jr (great grandchild Luke), Christopher, Arin and Sarah. 

Surviving children, son James Ward and daughter Teressa Jenkins (Clyde) and two grandsons Jonathan and Taylor Jenkins. She remained loyal to family and friends during her extended life.

“Making a silk purse out of a pigs ear” exemplified her ability to have fun and enjoy life. She embraced the simple things in life and transformed those experiences into lifelong and priceless memories for everyone who knew her. To say she will be missed is an understatement as her love and fervor for life were filled with passion. 

Visitation and funeral services will be held at the 10th Street Church of Christ, Opelika on Monday, November 17th at 12 o’clock noon and 1:00 pm, respectfully. 

While the family appreciates the outpouring of calls and other communications, privacy is requested at residence. Thank you and God Bless.