Christina Ann Ward-Rex

Christina Ann Ward-Rex, 41, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her, after a very courageous battle with stage four liver cancer. She looked her cancer straight in the face and fought bravely and courageously the whole time, until her body just couldn't fight anymore. She was born on March 12, 1978 at Barberton Hospital to Cynthia and Roger Ward. Christina was a 1997 graduate of Springfield High School. She was a past employee of McDonald's, where she met the love of her life, Kevin Rex. They were together for almost 22 years, recently marrying on December 30, 2019. She enjoyed board games, playing cards, camping, boating, and vacationing at the beach.
Christina was preceded in death by her father, Roger Ward; sister, Rachel; and many grandparents and other family members. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband Kevin Rex; her doggie daughter, Taylor; her mother, Cynthia Ward; her niece, Kaeleeanah who meant the world to her; grandmother, Linda Yates; aunt Janieta (Dennis) Tarter; uncles, Edward (Heather) Yates, Jeffrey (Michelle) Yates; special mother-in-law, Karen Blaine; father-in-law, Bill (Kathy) Rex; two nieces, many cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly. A very special thank you to Crossroads Hospice, AGH 5th floor staff, Dr. Leininger from AGH Oncology. A very special thank you to her mother-in-law, Karen, who was also an LPN and spent endless days and nights taking care of Christina. You have been such a blessing.
Friends and family may visit on Monday, February 3, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon with Pastor Don Rohrbacher officiating. Interment at East Liberty Cemetery.