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Virginia Ballard Obituary
Born February 11, 1920 to Bonnie Dean (Drennan) and Raymond McKinley Gordon, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 3, 2011 at the age of 91. She is welcomed into Heaven by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her husband of 69 years, John Bland Ballard, Sr. A native Phoenician, Virginia graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson and maintained an active membership with Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She was also active with the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, PEO Sisterhood, and the Republican Party. Running for Manor Precinct Committeeman in 1954 she received more votes than Senator Barry Goldwater. Ginny was an accomplished musician, artist, teacher, mother and homemaker. Her sense of humor and generosity are continued by her loved ones. She enjoyed a good game of bridge and organized many get-togethers with her numerous friends. Ginny's parents and brother, Robert Gerry Gordon, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, John Bland Ballard, Jr. (Debbie); daughters Janet Leah Van Wyck (William), and Clare Elizabeth Ballard. Seven grandchildren: Mark Gordon Flake (Amy), Amy Marie Ballard, Jason Bland Flake (Jola), Daniel John Ballard, M.D., Sarah Ann Dennis, Marie Louise Moussallem and Laina Dean Moussallem (Josh). Eleven great-grandchildren: Nicole Marie Coleman, Krista Alene Coleman, Shawnalynn America Coleman, Emma Katheryn Flake, Taylor Ann Dennis, Ethan William Flake, Lillian Marie Moussallem, Mason John Flake, Talon Cheyne Natvig, Jayden Lane, Landon James Walker and one newborn great-great-granddaughter, Taya Marie Coleman. A private family viewing was held Friday, March 4th and a Memorial Service is set for Monday, March 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the chapel at Hansen's Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602-530-6992) or The Terraces of Phoenix Foundation, 7550 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602-371-4105). Our family rejoices in celebrating the beloved life of Ginny.
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Salim Makhoul
March 8, 2011
May your soul rest in peace! you shall be warmly welcomed by all our loved ones who passed away and joined the Lord...
Jan Van Wyck
March 8, 2011
Thanks for sharing your journey with me, Mom. You are forever loved. Your suffering and pain are gone! Praise God!
Erich + Rosmarie Hug
March 7, 2011
Ginny will always remain in our thoughts as a fine and respected close friend. We will never forget the good times we had together with her and Bland during mutual visits and wonderful travel experiences in the States and here in Europe over many years.
Sue and Dick Galbraith
March 6, 2011
We have so many wonderful memories of fun times on Rancho Drive with you and Bland, as well as all the lovely things you two did for our daughter Jennifer as her godparents.
All your beautiful collage Christmas cards from the 1970s are displayed each year in our colonial dining room windows.
We will miss your wry humor and send our prayers and sympathy to all of your family-- an impressive living legacy!
Mourad Moussallem
March 6, 2011
I am sure you are now in a much better place where pain and suffering do not exist
Mourad Moussallem
March 6, 2011
I have no doubt you are in a much better place where pain and suffering do not exist .
Randy Leimeister & Kathy Lucia
March 6, 2011
Rest in peace with your husband, family, friends, and the Lord.
Marie Moussallem
March 6, 2011
Sweet Grand B..How you will be so missed and forever loved. It will take me sometime to accept that you are no longer here, on earth but so blessed to know that you are now in peace. I love you so very much. Kiss Grandpa Ballard and give him all my love. -Your Grandbaby
Marie Moussallem
March 6, 2011
Sweet Grand B..How you will be so missed and forever loved. Thank the Lord, you are now in peace! I love you so much. It will take me some time to accept that you are no longer here. Kiss Grandpa and tell him I love him. -Your grandbaby,
Rita Dickinson
March 6, 2011
Ginny was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Joe used to love to visit her, and always knew there were M&Ms readily available. Her sense of humor delighted all of us. She and Bland were quite a team. God bless all of you. Ginny will be missed.
Reid Sorenson
March 6, 2011
A kind and loving soul, it was an honor to have shared in your warmth & humor
Clare Ballard
March 6, 2011
I love you, momma...Heaven awaited your joy in celebrating with Jesus and family! We are at peace knowing you are healed-
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