of Palestine, AR
July 17, 1924 - October 18, 2017
Modene ''Granny'' Ballard, 93, of Palestine, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born on Thursday, July 17, 1924 to Frank Farrell and Rachel Cass Dunlap Farrell in Des Arc, Arkansas.
Mrs. Modene is survived by one son, Bennie Baker (Mary), of Cabot, Arkansas; three daughters, Toni Ballard of Dewitt, Arkansas; Joyce Hart (Lloyd), of Palestine, Arkansas; Rebba Garner, of Lonoke, Arkansas and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bennie Ballard, one sister, Lillie Dollar, three brothers, Chester, Wesley, Eugene, and seven daughters and five sons.
Services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas with Brother Anthony Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 11:00-1:00 also at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Barton, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Ballard’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.