Elizabeth Ballenger Obituary

Died June 5, 2013
Elizabeth B. Ballenger
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ballenger, 92, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Ballenger was born Oct. 21, 1920, daughter of the late Homer Borders, Sr. and Marian Wynn Borders. She was a member of First Baptist Church on the Square. Mrs. Ballenger taught for a number of years at Southwest School and was later employed with the Callaway Education Association as a Kindergarten Program Director before retiring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Curtis Ballenger and grandson, John Christopher Ballenger and a brother, Homer Borders, Jr.
Survivors include her son, John P. Ballenger and his wife Pam Ballenger of Owens Cross Roads, AL; daughter, Virginia "Jenny" Elizabeth Miller and her husband Jeff Miller of LaGrange; grandson, Paul (Shannon) Ballenger; granddaughter, Candy Ballenger; great grandson, John Paul Lahiere; sister, Virginia B. Whitley; brother, John P. Borders and his wife Teresa "Tee" Borders; sister-in-law, Martha P. Borders; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Dr. Paul Baxter and Reverend Paul Blair officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to West Georgia Hospice, 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 or charity of choice in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ballenger.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.

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Published by The Huntsville Times from Jun. 7 to Jun. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Ballenger

7 Entries

Hilda Railey

June 14, 2013

Dear John Paul and Jenny:

Mrs. Ballenger was my favorite teacher. She taught me at Berta Weathersby School (Southwest). I lived less than a block from the school. I stayed after school many, many times to help her grade papers, clean the room, change the bulletin board, etc. She always gave me a coke while we were working and 50cents when we finished. I always thought of myself as her favorite since I was "chosen" to be her after school helper.

One day she sent a sealed note to my mother by me. I thought she was telling her how special I was. Mother opened the note and it read "Hilda is a smart student but a good old fashioned spanking would do her a lot of good." I had not been nice to some of my classmates. That did not stop my love for her. She was still my favorite teacher all the way through high school. When I graduated from high school she came to our home and left a graduation gift for me with a note that I was one of her favorite students. I knew it all along. She made me feel special and that I could do anything I wanted to do.

She taught both of my children at the CEA Kindergarten. I remember the beautiful cookies she made for them. She was special to them too and they loved her dearly.

I thought you would like to know this story and what a special place she will always hold in my heart. I share your loss.

Delane Anderson Knight

June 11, 2013

I consider it my honor to have had the opportunity a few years ago to let Mrs. Ballenger know what an influence she had on my life. This wonderful, caring woman was my second grade teacher at Southwest in the late fifties. She inspired me then to become a teacher myself. I've had a very rewarding 35 year career as an Exceptional Ed teacher because of her encouraging me to do my best and follow my dreams. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. She was a beautiful woman inside and out! She touched my life and countless others as well. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Beverly Cyphers

June 10, 2013

I will always remember the special talent Mrs. Ballenger had with young children, namely my daughter at age four. Her kindness will always be remembered.

Connie Brand

June 10, 2013

Dr. Ballenger,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. May God bless you and your famliy and provide you with the strength you need.
Connie Brand

Sandy Royster

June 8, 2013

JP, Pam and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. Our prayers are with your family.
Love,
Billy, Barbara and Sandy Royster

Nancy Van Valkenburgh

June 8, 2013

Dear Paul and Family-
Darryl Holder and I send our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of this very special lady. She lived a long, good life and reared a great family! =Nancy

Barbara Nivens

June 6, 2013

Knowing and visiting with Mrs. Ballenger has been both a joy and a blessing. I will always count it a privilege to have known this truly gracious, Southern lady. Her children and extended family are a tribute to her Christian faith. God's strength to the family and special friend, Faye, as you lean on Him for comfort. Barbara

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