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Mary Ballen Obituary
Surviving Mrs. Bellen are son, Ronald (Barbara) Ballen of Wisconsin; and daughter, Lauren M. Ballen of Georgia.
McKiever Funeral Home, Inc. handled the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Ballen
Lori Turner
July 21, 2010
I had Mrs. Ballen as my typing teacher back in 1983. What a sweet lady she was. Heaven has certainly gained a beautiful angel. God bless her family.
Sandra Singleton
July 19, 2010
Mrs. Mary was my mother's (Albertine Jordan)roommate at Conway Manor. She was such a sweet lady. Our family will surely missed her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
July 19, 2010
Lauren,
I am so sorry I am unable to attend today due to work obligations. My thoughts and prayers are with you as always, as you know your Mom has always been in my heart my entire life, and I will miss her Greatly!
Love and Kindest Regards,
Charles Williams
Lawrenceville, GA
Ronald Conwell
July 19, 2010
Lauren,
May the Lord keep and strengthen you and Ron in your time of sorrow. Mrs. Ballen was one of the nicest ladies I've ever met. She was also tough when she needed to be. I remember talking with her in the Hospital a few months back, she seemed strong willed even then. I know that she is in Heaven waiting on us all. You guys should be proud that your MOther touched so many lives in a positive way.
God Bless you and know that I and my family have you in our prayers always.
Ronald and Wanda Conwell Jr. and Family
Tammy A. Hamer
July 19, 2010
Lauren,
I would like to extend my prayers and sympathy to you and your family during the passing of your mother. May God strengthen each of you during your time of bereavement and during those difficult days to come.
Mary Sarvis-Davis
July 16, 2010
To Ronald & Family:
My sincere condolences are with you and your family during this time. It may seem as if it's a void for now but the sweet memories of your dear mom will ease the pain. I loss my mom just 3 months ago and those memories keeps me going. Your mom was such a sweet and gentle lady. Everyone needs a Ms. Ballen in their lives. My god blessed you & your family.
Class of '68
July 15, 2010
HB and Lauren
May God comfort you during this time. Mrs Ballen was a great lady.She made a huge difference in all of our lives.(Smith Street) She will be missed.
Dal Laws (Atlanta Ga)
Betty Gause
July 15, 2010
My sincerest condolences goes out to the family. Oh Mrs. Ballen was such a sweet lady, she was our c/o "81 typing teacher and a sweet one. May God Bless each one of you
Miriam Graham Rogers
July 15, 2010
May the peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and comfort of the Holy Spirit rest with you during this time. Most of the entrepreneurs who graduated from Whittemore High received much of their basic training from Mrs. Ballen. She is another pillar of our community who will be sorely missed.
Jerry Marra
July 15, 2010
On behalf of the Engineering Department at Oscar Mayer Foods in Madison, Wisconsin we wish to express our condolences to the Ballen family on the passing of Ron's mother, Mary. Ron is a valued member of the engineering group here in Madison. Although I dont think any of us ever met Mary, Ron has shared stories with us on many occassions. No doubt she was a kind yet tough minded women - afterall she put up with Ron all those many years. Though she will be missed, we hope there is solace in knowing she passed peacefully without suffering and is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharolyn DeWitt
July 15, 2010
It still tickles me to remember while in class, I would raise my hand, and without thought, blurt out, "Aunt Mary...I mean, Mrs. Ballen." :) Those were the days. Aunt Mary will TRULY be missed. My prayers are with you, Lauren and Ronnie, and may you find peace and comfort in knowing that your mother is at peace and that she touched so many lives.
Alise Taylor Sindab
July 15, 2010
My sincerest condolences are extended to you at this time. Mrs. Ballen was my homeroom teacher & I loved her dearly. No matter when we lose someone it is a void in our heart. May your fond memories of her that you cherish give you peace & comfort you.
Barbara Blain-Olds
July 14, 2010
Mrs. Ballen was never my classroom teacher, but she taught me humility, fortitude, patience and kindness everytime I was in her presence. Hers was a life to emulate. I continue to strive to be more like her.
Ronnie and Lauren have much to be proud of, and a huge loss to contend with. God bless Mrs. Mary Ballen's soul, and the future of her loving family.
Wanda Littles-Bromell
July 14, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mr.&Mrs Earl& Pam-Davis Durah
July 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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