Ms. Bernice “Bonnie” Ward age 73 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her residence.

Ms. Ward was born November 11, 1952 in St. Louis Missouri to the late Sandy Howard and Margaret Lea Ward. She was retired from Century Glove and was Baptist by faith. Ms. Ward was a very spirited person who loved caring for her family and especially her grandchildren.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by Mildred Wilson, Lewis Wilson, Rita Wilson, and Jessica Bond.

Survivors include her spouse, Steve Wilson; children, Timothy Hogue, Beth (Mark) Floyd, and Crystal (Barry) Chandler; siblings, Howard (Linda) Ward, Richard (Pam) Ward, Andrew Ward, Sammy Ward, Marilyn (Ron) Stewart, Terrie Easton, and Mary Dillard; aunts, Glenda (Steve) Eden, Iva Lea, and Carol (Terry) Ramey; grandchildren, Collin Hogue, and Ashleigh Markison; great-grandchild, Aubry Markison, 1 great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Ward will take place at 12:00 Noon EST at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Bankhead Cemetery with family members serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM EST until the service hour at the funeral home.

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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.