Jill Waddles Ward of Hayes, died at her home surrounded by family on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was 51. Jill graduated from Gloucester High School, class of 1991, and Averett University in 1995. She was a substitute teacher with Gloucester County Public Schools and a preschool teacher at Petsworth Baptist Church. An active member of Providence Baptist Church and a strong woman of faith, who loved teaching Sunday School. Going to the movies and out to eat with the girls or crafting with her church family was another favorite pastime. Mother, Linda Curfman Waddles, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Mark Ward; children, Trenton, Elaina and Andrew; father, Jackie Waddles; brother, Keith Waddles (Heather); mother and father-in-law, Cindy and Byrd Ward; sister-in-law, Angie Denson (Jeff); brother-in-law, Lloyd Ward (Kim); nieces and nephews, Noah, Jackson, Emily, Jessica, Justin, Jacob and Josh; great-nephew, Oliver and great-niece, Elsie. The family will receive friends at Hogg Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 6-7:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life service conducted by Pastor Nate Varnadore and Pastor Tom Gaskins will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church, followed by inurnment in the church cemetery.

Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.