Pamela Kay Ballard

Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale, with Pastor Jeff Doria officiating. Interment and a reception at St. Paul Lutheran Church will follow.

Pamela was born in Taylor, Texas, on July 26, 1956, to LeRoy Unnasch and Ella Patschke Unnasch. She and Roy Dale Ballard were united in marriage on October 8, 1977. They were blessed with two daughters, Crystal and Lindsay, whom Pam loved dearly and was endlessly proud of.

Pam was known for her warm smile, joyful laughter, and sweet spirit. She enjoyed reading, writing, gardening, volunteering with the Red Hat Ladies, and raising her two girls, the light of her life. The simplicity and kindness of her character endeared her to many.

Pam valiantly battled cancer to the very end, enduring chemotherapy and multiple surgeries with quiet strength and grace. She will now rest in peace, but her steadfast and beautiful spirit remains to comfort those who loved her. She will remain deep within our hearts, for as long as there is life within us.

Pamela is survived by her husband Roy, daughters, Crystal of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Lindsay of Midland, Texas. Sister, Geraldine (Jim) Richter of Thorndale, Brothers, Randall (Rose) Unnasch of San Gabriel, Kenneth Unnasch of North Carolina, and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Jimmy Ed Richter, Terry Richter, Chad Richter, John Unnasch, and honorary pallbearers Randy Unnasch, Kenneth Unnasch, Bobbie Ballard, and Ted Mertz.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale, Texas.

The family is deeply appreciative of the staff at San Gabriel Rehabilitation & Care Center for their devoted care, as well as Kindful Hospice Care, especially Clarissa and Wanda. Each of you brought comfort to Mom both physically and emotionally throughout her final months. For this, we are eternally grateful and will never forget your kindness.