Diana "Diane" Shelton Ward, 70, of Verda, was reunited with the love of her life on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born September 7, 1953 in Harlan County, she had lived here most of her life. Diane was a homemaker and enjoyed watching TV and spending time with her grandchildren. She believed in the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence J. Ward; her parents, Hiram Shelton and Omilee Burns Shelton; a brother, Darrell Shelton; and a sister, Debra Shelton.

Survivors include three children, Rebecca Ward, Lily, KY; Clarence Anthony Ward and wife, Miranda, Kenvir; and James Ward and wife, Amber, Verda; two brothers, Ricky Shelton and wife Judy, Evarts; and Jimmy Shelton and wife, Maxine, Westchester, OH; and four sisters, Kathy Cox, Tampa, FL; Sheryl Adams, Evarts; Patricia Lamb, Hulen; and Teresa Metz, Pineville. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Drake Anthony Ward, Jayden Matthew Ward, Connor Brenten Ward, Bryleigh Aubriana Ward, Jena Ilea Elizabeth Kelly and James Dalton Rice Ward; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Luttrell officiating.

Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with Diane's grandsons and Jim Burns serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Diana "Diane" Shelton Ward.