OBITUARY
Margaret Carol Ann Ballard
December 3, 1940 – February 15, 2021
Margaret Carol Ann Ballard, 80, of Paris, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Weir officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Ballard, the daughter of William David Frazier & Pearlie Margaret Allison Frazier, was born Dec. 3, 1940, in Powderly, She worked a number of years at Chapman’s Florist before beginning a career at Merico (Earthgrains), where she retired. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Margaret was preceded in death by a daughter & son-in-law, Jerrie Perry & Billy Joe Perry, her parents, and sisters, Jessie Lois Hodges, Juanita Lee Crocker Keahey, Valeria Pauline Alexander, Frances Loumina McDonald, and a sister-in-law, Joann Frazier. Survivors include her husband, Hershel Allen Ballard, Sr. whom she married on Aug. 16, 1958, children, Hershel Allen Ballard, Jr. & wife JoAnn, Kimberly Ford & husband Charles, and Margaret Ballard Self & Ronnie Lyle, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, siblings, Jerry Frazier and Gary Frazier & wife Nancy, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Wanda Montgomery & husband Jim, Cecil Ballard, Dwayne Ballard & wife Cathy, and Larry Ballard & wife Cathy along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services
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Visitation
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Interment
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Memories
Margaret Carol Ann Ballard
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ADD A MEMORYMargaret cunningham
February 24, 2021
Many fond memories of Margaret and Hershel. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this time of grief. We still miss her beautiful smiling face at Bonham Street. Love all your family.
Megan Love
February 20, 2021
I remember staying the night over at her house a long time ago when me and her granddaughter tamika Perry were hanging out I loved her so much she will be missed tamika if you and your family need anything my number is 3037756379
Patricia Purnell
February 19, 2021
Pixie Koenig
February 19, 2021
Uncle Hershel, Margie, Allen, Kim
I share the sadness in your heart. Margaret was my favorite Aunt. It was
just her nature to make everyone feel special and show love. Such a strong
beautiful Christian woman that will be missed. I hope you’ll find comfort
with her no longer being in pain.
Lisa Simmons
February 19, 2021
Margaret was such a sweet person. She always made me feel welcome in the family. I'll never forget how she and Cranell brought my favorite meals to me daily the first week after Christy was born because I had no appetite after my C-section. She was always supportive and never criticized my way of parenting. She was only officially my mother-in-law for about 2 and a half years in the '80s but she continued to be just as sweet and supportive as ever all these years since. Rest in peace Margaret. 💕
Karren Morrow
February 18, 2021
Margaret was my aunt and we grew up with, she was more like a big sister than an aunt. She was a remarkable woman. I was there when she and Hershal were dating when they were married and thought out their lives. She was one of the most loving , compassionate people I have ever known. She has left a hole in a lot of lives, she will be missed. From your niece and nephew, Karren and Jerry Don
judy blankenship
February 18, 2021
Dearest Herschel, Marge, Allen, Kim, and also Jerry. I know all of you will miss this sweet and precious person and nothing I can say will prevent you from hurting but you knew that she loved you all so much. Margaret was always the same, every time I saw her, with that big smile. School at Powderly to 1 block apart when the kids were young and then out on Pine Mill. My sympathy and prayers go with you. Judy Irwin Blankenship
Patricia Purnell
February 17, 2021
Margaret (Bogget) was my aunt, my mom's baby sister. She always had a smile and a sweet word to anyone she saw. I have so many precious memories of summers at grandma's house playing red rover or telling stories in the evening. Hershel, Allen, Kim and Margie, I send you all my love and prayers for God's comfort and peace. Love you all, Patty.
Roxanne Ballard
February 17, 2021
Herschel, Margie, Allen, Kim,
Words are not strong enough to say what your wife/mom meant to me and the boys. She was an amazing friend, so kindhearted and giving, such a beautiful person. We will cherish the memories we had with her. Our condolences go out to you all.
Jerry Frazier
February 16, 2021
Margie, Allen and Kim,
I share your pain and suffering. Margaret was a wonderful sister and I loved her more than I could ever express in words.
She was loved by everyone I know and her trips to California added to the many friends she had.
Jerry Frazier
Cotati, CA