Ann Ballard Bucklin passed away on Friday, the 25th of March 2016 at the age of 64. The memorial service will be conducted at one thirty in the afternoon on Wednesday the 30th of March 2016 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Bill Beyer officiating. The committal service will immediately follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bucklin was preceded in death by her parents, George and Janice Ballard; brother, Buddy Ballard; sons, Michael and Matthew. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dick Bucklin; sons, Ricky Bucklin and wife Julia of Clayton, Danny Bucklin and wife Amy of Wake Forest; daughter, Kristy Bucklin Skinner and husband Justin of Clayton; brothers, Tom Ballard and wife Cindy of Iowa; David Ballard and wife Peggy of Raleigh, Bobby Ballard and wife Wendy of Garner; six grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, Brett, Taylor, Jake and Abby. While flowers are accepted, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Ann’s name be directed to: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2920 NC Hwy 42 West, Clayton, NC 27520. Online condolences may be made to the Bucklin family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.
