Jeannie Seely family: Who was husband Eugene Ward?

Published on: Aug 02, 2025 06:56 am Jeannie Seely, the country music star, died eight months after the loss of her partner Eugene Ward, who passed at 92. Jeannie Seely, the beloved country music icon aka ‘Miss Country Soul,’ passed away just eight months after saying goode to her longtime partner in life, Eugene Ward. Jeannie Seely, known as ‘Miss Country Soul,’ passed away eight months after her partner Eugene Ward died at 92.(X/Jeannie Seely/Grand Ole Opry) ALSO READ| Jeannie Seely’s cause of death: How did the Grammy-winning country singer die? Who was Gene Ward?Ward, who was 92, died in December at the Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village in Nashville following a battle with cancer. His passing marked a quiet end to a love story that spanned over 15 years — one that Seely often described as a source of immense comfort and joy in her later life. “My heart is broken now, but I am so grateful for the 15 years I had with Gene,” Seely told People Magazine at that time. Ward had largely stayed out of the spotlight, now survived the three children, Judy Olive, Johnny Myers, and Keven Ward from the previous marriage. News / Trending / US / Jeannie Seely family: Who was husband Eugene Ward? See Less