Ruby Ingram Ballard, age 68, of Northport, died Dec. 5, 2011, at home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cottondale Cemetery with Bro. Russell Blank officiating and Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jenny Ingram, and her son, David Ballard.
Survivors include her husband Willie "Billy" Ballard of Northport; her daughter, Angie Ballard; her sons, Billie Joe Ballard and Michael Barrett; her brothers, Horace Ingram, Clifford Ingram, Jim Ingram, and Lester Ingram; and her grandchild, Macey Barrett, as well as other grandchildren.
Ruby was a loving wife of 51 years. She spent most of her time fishing with her husband and loved being outdoors. She was a talented artist.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Ballard, Ronnie Williams, Lynn Mayo, Butch Burns, Sonnie Adams, and Julius Box.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Sunil Chandra, Regina Banks, and Jimmy and Beverly Ballard.