Annie Ward, age 96, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Big Spring, Texas. First viewing will be held Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Second viewing continues the next day, Monday, July 27, 2026, from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm at the funeral home. The family will receive guests Monday, July 27, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
She was born December 14, 1929 in Archer City, Texas to John A. and Christine M. (Neigebauer) Darilek. Annie loved to spend time golfing through the years, putting puzzles together, but most of all being with her family. There are very few Sundays that the family was not together as she made Sunday dinner for everyone.
Annie is survived by her loving children, Jimmy Ward (C.J.), Ronnie Ward (Cathy), Tommy Ward, Patricia Ann Mitchell, and Barbara Klaassen (Kevin); 28 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Ward; grandson, Corky Mitchell; her parents; siblings, Victor Darilek, Marcela Lane, Dorothy Shoemacher, Wesley Darilek, J.C. Darilek, Frankie Darilek, Edwin Darilek; son-in-law, Jerry Mitchell and daughter-in-law, Reva Ward.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.npwelch.com. Services under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring, Texas.