Deborah L. Ward, 41, of Rexville passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born in Batesville on June 11, 1983, the daughter of Jeff Brashears and Nancy Sturgill Ballard. Survivors include her mother, Nancy Ballard of Madison; one son Taye LaBolt and one daughter Kaelin LaBolt both of Madison; one brother Kenneth Geisler of Napoleon and one sister Tiffany French of North Vernon. She was preceded in death by her father and her step-father Kenneth Geisler. Ms. Ward was a 2003 graduate of Madison High School and was a former employee of Grote Industries in Madison and also Silver Memories Nursing Home of Versailles. Debroah’s wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles