Born January 8, 1917 and passed away on March 18, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, John and Lelon Ballou; brothers, John Jr. and Forrest; and sister, Lillie Belle. Survived by nephew, Forrest Ballou; two nieces, Ann (Ricky) Davis and Betty Gebhardt; one great-niece; and four great-nephews. She was employed at Central State Mental Hospital for fifty plus years and was a member of Harsh Chapel Baptist Church. Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Woodlawn Memorial Park at eleven o’clock in the morning. Memorial donations may be made to Alive Hospice.