Bobbie Ward

Bobbie Ward, 94 of Abilene, passed away on May 1st, 2026 in Abilene.

Bobbie was born in Winnsboro, Texas to Jesse and Josphenine Wren on October 28,1931. She married Wilbur Wallace and had two children from that union, Ken Wallace and Tim Wallace. Wilbur preceded her in death in 1972. She later married Bill Ward and had one son from that union, Keith Ward. Bill preceded her in death in 2006. Bobbie worked most of her life with the public until she retired to spend time with her family. She loved being Mamaw to everyone. Bobbie was an avid animal lover and her cat Freddy and her birds were her world the last few years. Bobbie was an amazing cook and loved teaching her great grandkids how to cook. She was a member of Church on the Rock in Abilene.

Bobbie is survived by her sons Tim Wallace and Keith (Tammy) Ward of Abilene. Her grandchildren: Kenny (Melissa) Wallace, Victoria Wallace, Jacklynn Green, Haleigh (Jordan) Lewis, Megan Ward, Morgan Ward, Kyla Lindley, Kaiden Lindley. Great-grandchildren: Ashton (Shaincey) Wallace, Alexis Wallace, Luke Rogers, Logan Rogers, Kenzie Johnson, Kenleigh Ward, Jaycie Lewis. Great-great-grandchild Oakley Wallace. Daughter-in-law Peggy Wallace. Along with many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Bobbie was preceded in death by Wilbur Wallace and Bill Ward, her son Ken Wallace in 2005, and granddaughter Afton Wallace. Her brothers : Cody Wren and Sylvester Wren. Her sisters: Ola Mae Davis, twin Billie Barnett and Betty Day.

A Memorial Service will be held at Church on The Rock on May 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

The family of Bobbie wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Hospice of the Big Country and Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing for the amazing care and compassion they gave Bobbie the last year.