Margaret Ward

Margaret Ann Ward, 80, went to be with the Lord and Savior March 25, 2020. She was born January 14, 1940 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Sampson Clift and Margaret (Bagley) Scott.
Margaret was gifted artistically. She was a licensed floral designer and a talented seamstress. She sewed beautiful outfits for her daughters. Margaret was a wonderful cook who could make "hamburger taste like filet mignon." Everyone looked forward to her delicious coconut cream and chocolate pies at holiday meals. Her sweet tea was so delicious that her postman would get a glass every day. Margaret worked at JCPenney in Benton for over eighteen years and was known for her sassiness. Being frugal was her lifestyle, and she could "stretch a penny until Lincoln cried." Margaret was a wonderful mother. She adored her family and her face would light up when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren would come to see her.
Margaret leaves behind to cherish her memory her three daughters: Kelly Yates and husband Randy of Benton, Susie Simmons and husband Mike of Benton, and Sherry Penn and husband Mark of Benton; grandchildren: Tiffany Everage and husband Eddie, Dale Yates, Jake Simmons and wife Jessica, Brooke Parks and husband John, Torie Simmons and wife Erika, Matthew Penn and wife Tasha, Zachary Penn and wife Stephanie, and Joshua Penn; great-grandchildren: Clark Simmons, Makenna Simmons, Kodie Parks, Sawyer Parks, Landon Penn, Luke Penn, and Hunter Penn; brother, Morris Clift of Bauxite, Arkansas; and many family members and friends who love Margaret and will miss her always.
Private graveside service will be held by family. Her grandchildren, Dale Yates, Jake Simmons, Matt Penn, Zach Penn, Josh Penn, and Torie Simmons will serve as pallbearers. Service will be featured on Facebook Live on Friday, March 27 at 11:00 AM.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.