Barbara Jean Ballard Stallard, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was a member of Breathing New Life Ministry Church. She was a dedicated worker, a long-time employee of Swift Pork Company, and will be remembered for her hard work, fortitude and determination.
She is survived by children Laura DeVore (Rick), George Ballard (Holly), Marilyn Dixon, and Brian Ballard (Tracy); grandchildren: Siedah Rosa, Hector Rosa III, Joshua Ballard, Taylor Ballard, Avdiel Ballard, Mariesha Dixon, Alexis Dixon, Tyler Ballard (Darion), Ethan Ballard, Gavin Ballard, Peyton Ballard and Vivienne Ballard; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Elizabeth Ballard, Betty Beason and Emma Reed; her long-time special, loving companion Marshall Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who knew and loved her.
VISITATION: 12:00 noon - 2:00pm Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery; funeral service to follow at 2:00pm, burial at Evergreen.
