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Caroline Ballard Obituary

Caroline Suzanne Ballard, age 29

Lansing

 With heavy hearts we share in the loss of our daughter, sister, mother, Caroline. She was a free spirit and had a sweet and caring soul.  She will be remembered for her love of laughter, sense of humor her hearty laugh and storytelling. She loved gardening, growing her own herbs and veggies, experimenting in the kitchen. Her awesome dill potato salad was always requested at our gatherings. Being the "artsy" type we have many treasured mementos of pottery, paintings and wind chimes. She will be sorely missed by all whose life she touched. Caroline is survived by children Thorin and Adelin; mother, Rebecca Ballard (Rod Sheridan); father, Randy Ballard (Kate); brothers, Brian, Ben and Brandon (Bre'anin); grandparents; Bruce and Betty Ballard, Marilyn Marmon and significant other Brendan Jason, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at noon at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.

Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 20, 2017.
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Caroline, we only got to know each other recently but I could tell immediately how loving, kind, and gracious you are. Your laughter lit up the room and you helped me, and probably many others, More than you'll ever know
You will be missed

October 1, 2017

Dear Bruce & Betty - We are so sorry for the loss of your Gr.Daughter. Stumbled across while reading the Lansing news. So,so sad. We can not even imagine what you are going through. Please know that we think of you all the time even more so at this time.

Bill & Bev VanCurler

September 23, 2017

Sending condolences, prayers and hugs from the Brook Family,

Brady, Donna, Matthew and Joe

September 21, 2017

We are thinking of you Becky and your family. Sending blessings of peace and love to you especially on this difficult day. Janice Kreider

September 21, 2017

This is such sad news! My thoughts are with you Becky and your family.

Mary McKay

September 21, 2017

I remember Caroline when she was a student at Meridian High School. She was a caring and free spirited person who got along with everyone. I will miss her.

Greg Shook

September 20, 2017

you will be missed

k m

September 20, 2017

Condolences from the Emmer-Anderson family ~Lisa Emmer Anderson

Lisa Emmer-Anderson

September 20, 2017

I miss you so much already make sure you save me a spot up there!! I love you dearly!

Alicia Mataya

September 20, 2017

Our deepest heartfelt love and condolences to Becky and Randy at the loss of a truly remarkable young lady, Linny was dearly loved by all of us that knew her!!!
We cannot wait until we see her on the other side.
Love Tom & Leslie Dwyer

Thomas and Leslie Dwyer

September 19, 2017

We will miss you until we see you on the other side!!!

Thomas & Leslie Dwyer

September 19, 2017

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