She was born December 12, 1949 in Pontiac, MI. to Lois Callow who survives of Sikeston, MO. and the late Jerry Callow.
On September 24, 1983 in Sikeston, MO. she married Barry Ballard who preceded her in death on March 3, 2017.
She was a “Lady” in the 10th Tennessee Dismounted Calvary of the Civil War reenactors.
In addition to her mother she is survived by two daughters, Becky Colbert of Blodgett, MO. and Cyndy (David) Young of Youngstown, OH.; one son Jerry (Robyn) Gates of Sikeston, MO.; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Dustin) Myers, Julie (Houston) Housman, Jordan Young, Alex Young, Carter Gates, Kristyn Gates and Cayden Gates; four great-grandchildren, Gavin Myers, Bellamy, Linden and Mia Tate Housman.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com