Marilyn Hayden Ward, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born September 3, 1955, to the late Owen Michael Hayden Sr. and Beverly Juliane Berry Hayden. Marilyn had worked in sales for MetLife, and she was a U.S. Army veteran.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Taryn Perry; and two brothers, Owen Michael Hayden Jr. and Patrick Kirtley Hayden.
She is survived by a son, and several grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Owensboro, KY.