Nealy Frances Ballard (Grandma the Kids, Grams, Mamaw, GB) of Chicago Ill, passed away in the early evening of September 28th, 2020. Nealy was born in 1933 in Memphis Tennessee to the late John and Zulley Smith. Nealy will reunite in eternal life with her late husband J.W. Ballard who passed in 1978. Nealy is survived by her children Sandra Lopez (late Mario), Leda Pike (Wayne), Virginia Smith (Donald), Scott Ballard (Lisa) and late children Paul Ballard, James Ballard, and David Ballard. Nealy was surrounded by a large family full with love including 18 grandchildren - Rick, Jimmy, Paul, April, Michael, Tracy, Michael, Sherry, Kristina, Robert, Micah, Jason, Ashley, Roxanne, Samantha, Stephanie, Sarah, Nealy, 34 great-grandchildren, and 8 great- great-grandchildren. Nealy was a kind hard working southern woman who always cherished time spent with family and friends.
A visitation for Nealy will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Ridge Funeral Home, (Edward A. Tylka Manager/Director) 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Funeral service and interment private.
Ridge Funeral Home will adhere to current restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allows 50 or fewer guests at a time. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. For info: Please call 773-586-7900.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridgefh.com for the Ballard family.
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.9.6