03/20/2026
Carolyn Ann Ward (Dillie) was born on March 8, 1955 to the late James Lloyd and Betty Tutt, in Center, Texas. She departed this earthly life on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the age of 71 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral service is at 1pm Saturday, March 21, 2026 at St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha. Visitation is Friday, March 20, 2026 from 12 noon until 6pm at Community Funeral Home in Center.
Carolyn Ward was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lived of everyone who knew her. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the love she gave so freely to her family and friends. Carolyn had a warm and caring spirit and found joy in spending time with her family and love ones. She loved working in the church, going to the grocery stores, and Dillie loved games shows, Family Feud, Price Is Right, and many more.
She was employed for more than 20 years at Nacogdoches Medical Center ICU unit doing what she loved, taking care of her patients. Carolyn’s love knew no bounds and her patients often said her smile was as healing as her care.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her father, James Lloyd; mother, Betty Nell Tutt; sisters, Peggy Williams, Janice Lloyd; and brothers, James Earl Tutt, John Henry Lloyd, Michael Lloyd, James Lloyd, Charlie Lloyd, and Bruce Lloyd.
She leaves to cherish her memories:
Loving husband, Joe Ward of Nacogdoches
Daughters:
Valencia Jones of Tyler
Bella Ward and McKenzie Ward of Nacogdoches
Sons:
Kenneth Caraway (Namoi) of Clarksville, Tn
James Caraway (Datricia) of Nacogdoches
Brothers:
Willie Tutt of Bossier City, La.
Chris Tutt of Tenaha
James Tutt of Tenaha
Michael Tutt of Lufkin
Cliff Llyod of Tenaha
Chris Goss (Tracey)
Royce Llyod (wife) of Tenaha
Williams Llyod of Houston
Farrah Fields of Houston
Billy Llyod of Houston
Sisters:
Patsy Tutt of Tenaha
Teresa Tutt of Tenaha
Tracey Tutt of Tenaha
Laverne Tutt of Tenaha
Cynthia (Cyn) Jones of Houston
Rose White of Houston
Meldenise Lloyd of Houston
Cynthia Gail Newsome of Houston
Grandchildren:
O'Neal Jones III
MaKayla Coffee
DeAndre Caraway
Kyle Caraway
James Caraway Jr
Great-great grandchildren: Nazian, O'Neal Jones IV, Aiden, Cameron, Peyton, and Alivia
A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
