Elizabeth B. Ballenger

Mrs. Ballenger was born October 21, 1920, daughter of the late Homer Borders, Sr. and Marian Wynn Borders. She was a member of First Baptist Church on the Square. Mrs. Ballenger taught for a number of years at Southwest School and was later employed with the Callaway Education Association as a Kindergarten Program Director before retiring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Curtis Ballenger and grandson, John Christopher Ballenger and a brother, Homer Borders, Jr.

Survivors include her son, John P. Ballenger and his wife Pam Ballenger of Owens Cross Roads, AL; daughter, Virginia “Jenny” Elizabeth Miller and her husband Jeff Miller of LaGrange; grandson, Paul (Shannon) Ballenger; granddaughter, Candy Ballenger; great grandson, John Paul Lahiere; sister, Virginia B. Whitley; brother, John P. Borders and his wife Teresa “Tee” Borders; sister-in-law, Martha P. Borders; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Dr. Paul Baxter and Reverend Paul Blair officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to West Georgia Hospice, 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 or charity of choice in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ballenger.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636