of Conway, AR
July 23, 1938 - April 3, 2016
Carolyn Joyce (Holloway) Ballard, 77, went to be with her Lord Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born July 23, 1938 in Selma (Drew County), Arkansas to John Ira and Katie (Sawyer) Holloway.
Carolyn was a member of Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia for over 30 years. She was a long time Sunday school teacher and served as a WMU Director for the church. Carolyn loved her Lord, her church and her family. She also loved animals, especially her two Tabby cats.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 55 years, Delmar ''Bud'' Ballard of Conway, a sister, Retha (Sam) Tanner of Maumelle; 3 children, Karen(Clark) Davis of Freeland, Michigan, Ray (Cindy) Ballard of Conway, Jon (Debbie) Ballard of Conway; 9 grandchildren, Natalie (Creighton) Cope, Jodi (Matt) Gordon, Jonathan (Chelsea) Jacobs, Natalie (Cameron) Marshall, Brittany (Brian) Narretto, Stefanie Ballard, Jeremy (Christina) Jacobs, Zach Ballard and Caleigh Ballard; 9 great-grandchildren, and one niece.
She is preceded in death by her parents John Ira and Katie Mae (Sawyer) Holloway.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM Tuesday at Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia. Funeral Service will be at Beryl Baptist Church Wednesday April 6, 2016 at 11:00AM. Burial will be held immediately following the service at Crestlawn Cemetery in Conway.
Pallbearers will be Zach Ballard, Creighton Cope, Clark Davis, Matt Gordon, Jeremy Jacobs, Jonathan Jacobs, and Brian Narretto.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Beryl Baptist Church, 873 Main Street, Vilonia, AR 72173.
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8 Condolence(s)
Novelene Taylor Poynor
Monday, April 11, 2016
Bud and family, was so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. I know there is an empty space in all of your hearts but know she is looking down on you all with all of her love. Have many memories of Carolyn from when we were living in Little Rock as young girls just out of high school making our way in the business world. You and your family are in my prayers.
Rachael Stewart- Williams
Saturday, April 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Bud and Carolyn were always so kind to me. I know her family will truly miss her smile, her laughter, and her presence. I know her church family will miss her bright light that she showed everywhere she went. She truly was an example of God's love for us. I am glad i had the privilege of knowing her. She will be missed.
Elaine Ward
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Steve and I send our thoughts and prayers for you Bud and your family! Carolyn was such a godly example for us to follow. I have such sweet memories of her at First Baptist in Conway.
Elaine
Marguerite Zimmerman
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bud, Ray and Jon. I know you will miss Carolyn, she was the light of your life.
Wish we could make the services, but I am home recuperating from another surgery myself.
We love you guys, again PRAYERS are with you.
Ted and Mary Drysdale
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
We were so sorry to hear this news about Carolyn, she was a very kind loving soul, I never seen her when she didn't have a smile on her face and always had a kind words to say. She will be missed by her family and friends, Beryl Church will miss her. May the Lord comfort all her family during this time and afterwards. Loving thoughts from the Drysdale family
Diane Chance
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Such a sweet loving lady. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Diane
Charles & Paula Peppers
Monday, April 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a sweet woman with a beautiful smile. We will be praying for all of your family as you go through this difficult time.
Michelle King
Monday, April 4, 2016
Uncle Bud, Karen, Ray, and Jon and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. I wish I was able to be there with you. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that she's been lifted up into God's arms. Love to you all.
Michelle