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1990
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2025
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Ms. Jenai Naomi Ward Obituary
Funeral service for Ms. Jenai Naomi Ward, 35 of Waco, TX will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, TX.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 31, 2025, (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) at Chisolm's Family Funeral Home in Killeen, TX.
Jenai Naomi Ward, 35, of Waco, Texas, passed away on October 16, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1990, to Jimmy L. Ward and Earlene M. Ward.
Jenai was a devoted mother to her beloved son, Joshua Ward, who was the light of her life and of whom she was most proud. She cherished every moment spent with him – teaching him new things, taking him to the movies and the park, playing games together and driving him to and from school. Her love for Joshua knew no bounds, and being his mother was her greatest joy. She was fiercely protective of him, and the number one rule in her book was don’t mess with Joshua.
She pursued her education at Central Texas College, Texas A&M, and Texas State Technical Institute College of Waco, graduating with pride and receiving several teaching certifications. Jenai achieved her goal of becoming a teacher and dedicated more than 15 years of her life to working with children, with her last employment at a EOAC Head Start School where she made a lasting impact on the young lives she touched. She enjoyed working with children so much that she sometimes brought those skills home, playfully saying “1, 2, 3, all eyes on me,” which always made everyone laugh.
Jenai joined Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and enjoyed working with youth activities, attending church services, and participating in Sunday school. She maintained her relationship with God throughout her life.
Family and friends meant everything to Jenai. She was a twin to her brother Jonathan, and they remained close from childhood through adulthood, sharing a special bond. She loved celebrating with family and friends during holidays. Christmas was her favorite holiday. While generally soft-spoken and kindhearted, those close to her knew she had a feisty side and was fiercely protective of her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Joshua Nathaniel Ward; her parents, Jimmy L. Ward and Earlene M. Ward; her twin brother, Jonathan Nathaniel Ward; sister, Anetra M. Foster; and a host of other relatives and friends who will deeply miss her.
Memories and Condolences
for Ms. Jenai Naomi Ward
Tamara Dixon
November 12, 2025
Prayers Sorry for Y'all loss
Trayvon Maxey
November 1, 2025
To the family, her TSTC I love you guys and I will be praying for you
November 1, 2025
Jenai was the life of a party working with her was joy.
Marie Anderson
October 31, 2025
Sorry for the loss of Jenai although she had a twin, I use to call her my birthday twin since we shared the same birthday. Always hold her memories close to your heart, and when you look at Joshua you will always have a part of her with you. My prayers are with you always
Love ya’ll
Marie Anderson
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I found this picture in my photo gallery. Jenai with the YWA at Simmonsville. Beautiful young lady and she will truly be missed. The Ward family will be in our prayers, praying that the Lord will strengthen and comfort them. <br />May God bless and
Sarah Price
October 31, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person Jenai. We will love you and miss you always.
From the Price Family (Vernon & Sarah)
Connie Robinson
October 30, 2025
I want to Send my Deepest condolences to the family of my neighbor for 2 1/2 years Jenai Ward s She will be truly missed I was so hurt when I returned home and she was gone it hurt my heart I had just Seen her and talked with her She was a true neighbor and this hit me hard Sending Prayers to Joshua Baby it's going to be ok your Grandmother got you and so do God Mother I have never meet you but you had a Beautiful daughter in and out we watched out for each other over here I'm praying for the entire family RIH Jenai Ward'sI miss you already wanted to knock on her door Several times and gossip like we do and had to catch myself this is hard for me mother because i just lost my dad a month ago so I'm not going to say I will be there because my heart is so heavy this is alot but know Joshua and mother and father and family my heart ❤ is with yall Connie Robinson
Miss you sister from another mother!!!
Ieshia Quinton
October 29, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person, mother, and friend. I will love you and miss you always. I haven't stopped crying since I heard the news. You were suppose to be at my wedding just as I was suppose to be at yours. Until we meet again. Love you sister.
Deandre Glover
October 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LuRetta M Smith
October 27, 2025
I truly love me some Jenai she was in the praise interpreter of SMBC she always love to smile I don’t what you would be saying to her she continue to smile and say yes ma to you. I’m truly grateful you was in my life. You got your angel wing you will be miss dearly sister LuRetta and deacon Smith
Deandre Glover
October 27, 2025
I don't know her at all an don't know what happened but I juhz wanna say I'm sorry for y'all loss. May she R.I.P
Marilyn and Jennifer Gallon
October 24, 2025
Grief can be so hard, I pray that you have special memories to hold you close to your heart. Remembering your family, and Jenai today and always.
Jeray Morris
October 23, 2025
I was saddened when I saw the post of your passing. I pray strength for our family. May God give comfort in knowing that God does all things well. Be encouraged family.
Bucky Mosley (Coach)
October 21, 2025
Our most sincere condolences.
Bridget Montgomery
October 21, 2025
In Loving Memory:
On behalf of Early Head Start and Head Start, we will carry your memory forward with the same dedication and love you poured into our children and families.
My dear, sweet friend — as your coworker and as the Associate Director of the place where you gave so much of yourself each day to ensure our children were loved — I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I miss you already. You were truly amazing.
My heartfelt condolences to your family. May God comfort and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
With love,
Bridget Montgomery
EOAC
Gerald and Courtney Irvin
October 20, 2025
My husband and I were deeply saddened to hear about the untimely death of this young lady. She was a great mother and devoted to the people she loved and those who loved her. We send prayers of comfort to her family and friends, and our condolences for the loss of a promising life.
Stacy Lewis
October 20, 2025
My dear sweet friend we just talked not long ago, words can’t begin to describe how I am feeling right now. I want to say I love you Jenai and I will have you in my heart, I ask why you but God knew best.
Rhonda McRae
October 20, 2025
Praying for the family!
Celestina Reyes
October 19, 2025
My beautiful friend, I am so heartbroken to learn of your passing... I worked with Jenai at Connally she was a beautiful person inside and out... Always so sweet and kind with that beautiful smile on her face! And she always smelled so GOOD!! I would tell her Jenai I know when you're coming and I knw where you've been!! She'd say how? And I'd say i can smell you hunni, you smell sooo good! I'll definitely miss her... I send prayers and my deepest condolences to Josh and her family as well... Rest in peace my friend
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