UNION, WV – Patricia Hoke Ward, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte, WV. Born April 15, 1941, in Union, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harve and Nora Virginia Cook Hoke. Patricia was a homemaker who loved gardening, canning, and flowers. She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She attended the New Lebanon Presbyterian Church. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Ward; daughter, Debbie Dunbar; and brother, Gerald Hoke.

Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Arthur; son-in-law, Danny Dunbar; granddaughter, Nikki Weikle and husband Josh; step grandchildren, Danny Dunbar Jr. and wife Autumn, and Melodie Spence and husband Danny; great grandchildren, Jaxson and Kinley Weikle; step great grandchildren, Zach East, Danni Dunbar, Ireland Dunbar, and Rogan Dunbar; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lewisburg Healthcare Center for the wonderful care Patricia received during her stay there.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery on Gates Road, Union, WV. Visitation will be held from 12:00PM until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Those wishing to send online condolences or would like to sign the online guestbook, please do so by visiting www.groves-mann.com. Arrangements by Groves-Mann Funeral Home, Union, WV.