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Marcia Ballard Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Marcia M. Ballard, 70, of 307 Leadley Ave., East Peoria, passed away at 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at Heartland of Peoria.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1940, in Macomb to Clarence and Marjorie Marlow Doran. She married Roger Ballard on Aug. 17, 1968, in Macomb. He survives.
Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Robert Silberer; one infant son, Roger Alan Ballard in 1970; and one cousin, Michael Marlow.
Marcia lived all of her married life in East Peoria, and she was an elementary school teacher for 38 years. She taught one year in Avon and in the East Peoria School District 86 for 37 years, before retiring in June of 2000.
She enjoyed reading to children and went to the schools to read even after her retirement. She also enjoyed traveling to Civil War battlefields.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Reverend Victor Randell officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to either Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in East Peoria, Macomb Assembly of God Church or The Alzheimer's Association.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbittsfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcia Ballard
Erica Forden
January 10, 2011
Roger, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your wife Marcia was one of my favorite teachers at Glendale. She was a great inspiration to me during the 3rd grade. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Skinner
January 10, 2011
I send my sincere apologies. I am sorry for your loss, GOD Bless you at your time of need. She will be missed by her friends and family.
Verna & Jane Barth/Jelks
January 10, 2011
Roger, I am deeply sadden to hear of your loss. The memories of Marcia, in our family, are too numerous to count. She made an impact on all our lives for many years to come. My mom and I will never forget her!!!!
Homer & Sharon Flowers
January 10, 2011
Roger, We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Marsha. We always loved talking to her at our shop.
she always had a cute story to tell.
She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
robert ellis
January 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ryan Bordner
January 9, 2011
Roger, when I was in Mrs. Ballard's 5th grade class at Glendale Elementary in 89/90 and I always rememeber hearing about you and sadie the dog. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great teacher and profoundly affected my life as well as others I know. By far, she was at the top of the best teachers I ever had. I know she will be greatly missed. May God Bless you and comfort you during this time of grieving.
Bob & Cheryl Kern
January 8, 2011
Roger, we are so sorry for your loss. Marsha sure made a big difference in a lot of lives. You and Marsha have been good friends to our family and she will be missed. Your in our prayers.
Suzanne Vanderham
January 8, 2011
Mrs. Ballard taught 5th grade when I was in Mr. McDonald's class at Glendale Grade school (88/89). We had such wonderful times when she would read to us when the classes were joined together. Mrs. Ballard made every story come alive with her personality. She will be greatly missed.
Craig Redshaw
January 8, 2011
Mrs. Ballard was my 3rd grade teacher in 65/66 and my 4th grade teacher 66/67 at Washington Grade School in East Peoria. Over the years, I have thought of her often as she was most definitely one of my favorite teachers. I’m sorry to hear of her passing and would like to express my condolences to her family. I know I’m not alone in recognizing the positive influence she made on so many children.
Shannon Miles
January 8, 2011
The family is in our thoughts and prayers. She was my 4th grade teacher who was a great person with a big heart. She made a big inpacked on my life. She will be missed alot. She was and is loved so much. She always made time for her students and all. She made me happy to go to school. She got me hooked on Little House books. She will be missed and never forgotten. God Bless!
Donna Harmon
January 8, 2011
Mr. Ballard, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I was one of her first students at Washington Grade School when she was still Miss Doran. She was a wonderful teacher and a great person. She will be sadly missed but also fondly remembered by many. May God be with you at this sorrowful time.
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