Nancy Ballard Obituary
A native of Montgomery County, PA, she was the wife of 38 years to Ronnie Ballard, Sr., who survives and the daughter of Joseph William O'Shields and Phyllis Hardwick O'Shields, both deceased. She owned and operated Ballard Therapeutic Massage where she loved her clients and helping people.
In addition to her husband of their home, survivors include two stepsons, Dean Ballard and wife Kara and their children, Jack and Kate Ballard and Doug Ballard and his son, Spencer Ballard; nephew, Pete Ballard; feline companion, Skiddish; three sisters, Sharleen Way and husband Walt, Linda Landt and husband Jim, and Elaine O'Shields; two brothers, Stephen O'Shields and wife Laurie and Troy O'Shields and wife Sherrie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mark O'Shields.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
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