Patricia Ann Ballard, 81 of Newark died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Mt. Carmel Hospital.
She was born June 10, 1937 in Richwood to the late Raymond and Avanell (Fisher) Tanner and was raised by her grandparents, Chloa and Sydney Longshore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Ballard, whom she married on May 19, 1956 and he died June 30, 1994; three brothers, Robert Tanner, Raymond Tanner and Joe Mitchell.
She was a member of the Southgate Church of Christ in Heath for 41 years and taught Thursday School there for 37 years. Pat organized meals for church members coming out of the hospital. She participated in many church events. On Wednesday nights she played dominoes with the church gals and was an active card club member and an avid reader. She enjoyed spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren. She was a realtor for 29 years and drove a school bus for West Muskingum school district for 12 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Lana DeeAnn Woods, Heath; Eydie Lynn (Jeff) Bates, Heath; Teri Lee Ballard, Newark; grandchildren, Tony Eugene (Jamie) Woods, Tonya Marie (Bob) Butcher, Scott Allen (Molly) Bates, Jared Lee (Caitlin) Bates; great-grandchildren, Justice Butcher, Amelia Woods, Logan Woods, Bekah Bates, Alexa Bates and Ellie Bates.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM at the Southgate Church of Christ with Minister Rob Hartman officiating. Private graveside services in Claibourne Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to Southgate Church of Christ, 1075 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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