Mary Frances Ward

Mary Frances Brewer
April 25, 2023
Gladys “MiMi” Chiasson Richard
April 25, 2023
Mary Frances Brewer
April 25, 2023
Gladys “MiMi” Chiasson Richard
April 25, 2023

Mary Frances Ward, 98, born on February 19, 1925, a native of Amarillo, TX and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023.


She is survived by her son, Richard E. Ward; 6 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff W. Ward; daughter, Jeffreda Fouts; son, John H. Ward; granddaughter, Eilen Ward; and great-great-granddaughter, Haley Fouts.

Mary was the dearest person, mother, and grandmother. The world has lost a beautiful gem. Mary was a life-long resident of Amarillo, TX. She served others her entire life as a waitress for 44 years, her Church for 62 years and her children & grandkids for 77 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.


Mary is to be cremated and a funeral will be held in Amarillo, TX at Memorial Gardens Cemetery later this summer.

Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.

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