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Edna Mae Ballard

1913 - 2010

Edna Mae Ballard obituary, 1913-2010

BORN

1913

DIED

2010

Edna Ballard Obituary

Edna Mae Ballard December 29, 1913 - September 24, 2010 Edna was born in Boswell, OK December 29, 1913 and went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 24, 2010 in Bakersfield, CA. Edna, Mother, Grandma was 96 years old when she passed. Edna grew up and lived in Oklahoma and Texas. She moved out to California with her husband and children in 1943 from Childress, TX. She lived the rest of her life in Bakersfield, CA as a homemaker. She was a devoted member to her church, Niles Assembly of God. She was a member of the WM's, a Sunday school teacher, and in later years a member of the Florence Garden Silver Tones Choir. She loved yard sales and was an expert candy maker. She is preceded in death by all of her brothers and sisters, her son-in-law, Dr. Richard West; and her husband of 52 years Frank Ballard. She is survived by her children: daughter, Billie (Paul) Maxwell; son, Kenneth (Harriet) Ballard; and daughter, Jerrie West; grandchildren, Kathy, Debbie, Kenny Paul "Buddy", Teresa, Ken, and Candi; six great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. A special thanks to Evergreen Health Care Center for their wonderful care. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 30th Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Funeral service 10a.m. Sept. 30th Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. A private interment will be held at Sunrise Lawn. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Sep. 28, 2010.

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Jerry & Barbara Mooney/Haflich

September 30, 2010

Praise God for a life that touched sooo many! We were blessed to know Edna in her young vibrant days. A real Woman of God! Love to Kenny & Billie and all the family, knowing, your loss. you are in our prayers today, praying God's peace for you in the coming days.

Darla Davis

September 29, 2010

I first met Grandma Ballard when I was eight years old. She was always such a gentlewoman. That is how I shall remember her.

Katherine Maxwell

September 29, 2010

Love you, Grandma. Kathy

Sharon Saalinger

September 28, 2010

Our loss is dear Edna's gain. She's home where she's wanted to be. She always wanted me to sing her song "The Lighthouse." Now she has the reality of that Lighthouse taking her safely home. I love you Edna. Your kids are like my own family. You will be missed greatly. My prayers for comfort for all the family.

sandra ishmael

September 28, 2010

so sorry to read about sister ballard! loved being around her at niles... God bless you all

sandra ishmael ( bakersfield ca)

September 28, 2010

Dear Ken, Harriet, and family,

We are so sorry for your loss.

Glenn and Lucy Kebler

CL Caswell

September 28, 2010

Bless you Edna. You'll be remembered greatly for your kindness that you shown and gave during dad illness. -Cheryl Caswell, Ellen Caswell and family

Charlene Peacock Robison

September 28, 2010

Ken, Harriet, Kenny and Candi...
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandma. It's been a few yrs sence I saw you Ken and Harriet. I think it was either at my dad's funeral or at their 50th annv. renewing their vows at the church. And Kenny and Candi, a very long time with you two. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Many fond memories of you guys.
Hugs,
Charlene

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