Betty Jean Ward, 80, of Steelville, MO passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Cuba Manor. She was born May 15, 1930 to Tom Partin and Laura (Frazer) Partin in Frakes, KY. On October 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Alfred C. Ward and to this union, two children were born. Betty enjoyed camping, fishing and cooking for her family. Throughout the years, she was always there to listen and gave advice to her friends, her son's friends and her family. Betty was loved by all. She will be sadly missed by her husband of fifty-six years, Alfred; two sons, Alan Ward and wife Melody of St. James, MO and Larry Ward and wife Tracy of Robertsville, MO; six grandchildren, Miranda Ward, Kerissa Ward, Shantel Ward, Eric Ward, Dawn Wilken and husband Adam and Matthew Ward; five great-grandchildren, Gavin, Sidnie, Alisha, Jordan and Kameron; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Quinton Partin and Jerry Partin; five sisters, Edith Austin, Thelma Sparks, Etta Mae Hickman, Teddy Hart and Lynnie Partin. Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of "Coal Miner's Daughter", "In Better Hands" and "I'll Fly Away" was played. Committal prayer and burial were in the Liberty Cemetery. Honored to be casket bearers were Larry Ward, Alan Ward, Bobby Austin, Stanley Austin, Roger Austin and Randy Ward. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.