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Althea Gilmore Ballard
1936 - 2021
Althea Gilmore Ballard
1936 - 2021
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BORN
1936
DIED
2021
Althea Ballard Obituary
God’s Garden
God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He knew that you were suffering. He knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered 'peace is thine.' He put His arms around you and He lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. If tears could build a stairway, and heartaches could make a lane, we'd walk a path to Heaven and bring you home again.
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Carol Offley
September 19, 2021
My sincere condolences
Belinda Washington
September 17, 2021
Will are definitely missed.
Charlene Zimmerman
September 16, 2021
I love and miss you soooo much Grandma. Everyday I see your smile and hear your unique laugh. I wish Kennedi could have gotten the chance to know you, but I know you talk to her now, especially when she is laughing in her sleep and cooing while looking over my shoulder. watch over us all we love you so very much our Queen
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Kamau Birago
September 12, 2021
Sometime in the early to mid 1960s, Althea met my mother, Valeria (better known as Vee). They became running buddies and Angel and Robin became playmates. As I already told Angel, I will always remember her mom as truly one of L.A.'s finest. Rest in eternal peace, Althea.
Denise Mitchell- Scott
September 11, 2021
My condolences to you and the family may God give you all strength on your mother. Love you Angel
Chanda Clarke
September 11, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family of Ms Althea. I remember meeting her as a child visiting from New York to California. I always thought she was so beautiful and looked like a movie star. I enjoyed my summer vacations spending time with Angel and Robin and a host other kids in the neighborhood. Those are some of my fondest childhood memories. May Ms Althea rest in Heavenly Peace and may God bless and comfort her family and friends. Amen
Brenda McIntosh
September 11, 2021
May the Peace of The Almighty God give you eternal rest in HIS arms. May your loved ones fine comfort today and always.✝❤
Carmen Cook
September 11, 2021
Rest in paradise lovely lady Althea.
Theresa Rice
September 10, 2021
In loving memory of Althea a beautiful person inside and out. I will love you and miss you always. Even though we can’t hear or see you. I know you live in our heart’s forever. Rest in paradise.
Hazel Sullivan
September 10, 2021
"With Heartfelt Sympathy"
To a dear friend of many years and who will always hold a special place in mine and my daughters hearts! We are sending our love for your family to find comfort in the coming days and that they will cherish the lovely memories of a special mom and forever hold on to them.
Love,
Hazel, Tara and Alisa
Venetia Brice
September 10, 2021
Rest in paradise God has call for an angel I will aways love and carry you in my heart tell my dad hi for me love Venetia Brice &Carol Tucker
Asia Brice
September 10, 2021
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Now an angel and ancestor in heaven looking over all of us and in our hearts forever. Love and miss you Grandma Althea.
Robert & Anna Brice
September 9, 2021
Our condolences go out 2 the family. I'm grateful that I met a wonderful woman she was alot of laughs and I'm glad 2 have met her. She will be truly missed but I know she is in heaven watching down on everyone in her family.
Rita Montgomery
September 9, 2021
There’s no power like it on earth, no treasure equal to it’s worth, the gift of a mother’s love.
Sending condolences to Althea Ballard’s family, her beautiful daughters Angel and Robin and their families, and to all who loved her.
Sheryl Theriot
September 9, 2021
Without you living on 94th Pl I wouldn't have gotten to know your daughter's and to this day with God's assistance we are still friends for close to 50 yrs. I also remember you loving polly seeds!! May you rest in God's loving arms. Sending peace and light to the girls!
Alphonso Carter
September 8, 2021
Althea was from the era of "It takes a Village, to raise a CHILD"... The guardian of many and a Mother to ALL! Surely will be missed, but never forgotten. God Bless!
Robin Zimmerman
September 8, 2021
I love you momma. Thank you for being my momma. I wouldn’t have traded you for no one else. Robin
Mark Anthony Alexander
September 8, 2021
I'm so sorry to see you go. As a child you were so kind to me. I will always remember you. You'll be missed.
Billy Skipper
September 8, 2021
There was a door that would open and I would be welcomed with a warm smile and a heart full of love. I always enjoyed my time spent in your glow from camping trips to backyard cookouts. The singing of old songs air mattresses and dance contests time has passed and the good times of old are memories that keep me young at heart. Althea you will be missed but never forgotten luv you Skip
Jacqueline R. Anderson
September 8, 2021
To The Family: A Mother's Love Is Everlasting And Continues To Live Inside Uur Hearts Forever. May All The Memories Of The Good Times Put A Smile On Your Face, Or Shed A Tear As You Continue On Your Life's Journey. Your Mom Gain Her Wings And Is Reunited With Her Heavenly Family. May Peace And Love Comfort Your Souls Forever.....
Rev. Charles D. Brown
September 8, 2021
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but not end, I pray in hope for the family, relatives and friends and for all the souls known to You alone.
Phyllis Garrett
September 8, 2021
Hi, Momma Althea!
Thank you for watching me, and helping me through my youth and teenage years.
I am grateful you participated in my life journey, and kept untold experiences from my parents (smile).
You are eternally in my heart and thoughts.
Love Always and in All Ways.
Phyllis
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