YOAKUM: Neita Ward passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the age of 78. Neita was born in Houston, Tx to the late Leslie and Dorothy (Sims) Rutland.
Neita is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael Ward; Neita’s children, daughter, Pam Konvicka and husband Mark and son, Kenny Reed and wife Wendy; Michael’s children, daughter, Jacque Pasqua and husband Lawrence and son, Chad Ward. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn Hancock and brother Leslie Rutland and lastly her 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Neita is proceded in death by her parents and her sister Dorothy Turner.
A private burial for family will be held.
Pallbearers are John Ward, Zach Ward, Philip Ward, Keegan Ward, Dan Ward and Jacob Pasqua.