of Marion, AR
February 2, 1937 - August 19, 2018
Barbara Ballard, 81, of Marion, AR, passed away on August 19, 2018, at Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital, in Germantown, TN. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, David Elmo and Faye McGoldrick Garner; and her loving husband, Lavern Ballard. She is survived by her two sons, John Ballard, of Jonesboro, AR, and David Ballard, of Marion, AR; her daughter, Valerie Ballard, of Memphis, TN; her five grandchildren; her two great grandchildren; her sister; and her three step-brothers.
Barbara proudly obtained two master's degrees, and taught for over twenty years, before retiring from Wedlock Elementary School, in Edmondson, AR, where she taught the second and third grade. Being a teacher meant the world to Barbara and nothing made her prouder than witnessing her former students' achievements. The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, if you would please consider adopting a teacher from your local school system, and help them by purchasing supplies they may need for their classroom.
Services for Barbara will be a private gathering for the immediate family only.
Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers today. We had some really good times on Wilson Rd. Your Mom and dad were very special people, gave me lots of good guidance. Margarette (Haynes) Brown
Devastated by this news. I absolutely adored her. Gonna miss our chats miss Barbra. Rest in peace sweet lady.