Nancy Hocker Ward, 92, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at her home. She was born Oct. 10, 1932 in Owensboro to the late Bernie and Lena Johnson Hocker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William G. Ward, M.D.; a granddaughter, Christina Marie Polio; and her brothers, Wallis G. Hocker, Joseph Edward Hocker, and Wall Lou Hocker.