Margaret Virginia Ballard

Healthcare of Primacy in Memphis. She was preceded in death by her parents,

Claude Ballard and Susie Waller Ballard; six brothers including Walter Ballard,

Leslie Ballard, Maury Ballard, Milton Ballard, Aubrey Ballard, Max Ballard;

and one sister, Ruby Davis. She is survived by two sisters, Grace Looney

and Mary Sue Turner, along with quite a number of nieces, nephews and

great nieces and nephews.

Gin was born June 14, 1933 and grew up on a cotton and dairy farm

in Piperton,Tennessee. After graduating from Collierville High School, she

began the bookkeeping and business work that would stead her well her entire life.

She proved herself to be a dedicated and diligent employee throughout her

working career, having begun after graduation at Hart’s Manufacturing in Collierville

and finished at Christian Brothers University in the Business Office. In the meantime,

she also worked at Goldsmith’s (now Macy’s) and Saint Francis Hospital.

In addition to being a hard worker, Gin was a devoted friend to many and

a member of the Methodist Church. A fun-loving and giving individual, she had

a great sense of humor. Quite the fashionista, she was always on the go. When at

home, she enjoyed the company of her small dogs.

Thank you to all those who have cared for her during her convalescence

of the last five years. There will be no funeral service at this time. In the coming

weeks, there may be a memorial service to celebrate her life.