Joy Lynn Ballard, 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2017 in Orange Park, FL. She was born in Atlanta, GA and enjoyed being a Realtor and a Registered Nurse. Joy was predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Ballard (Retired US Navy Master Chief); her son, Darrien L. Apperson; brother, Joe Mack Eckler; and sister, Phyllis Ann Saylor. She is survived by her 2 sons: Douglas R. Apperson and Donald A. Hammock, Jr.; brother, Jimmie L. Eckler; 9 grandchildren: Maranda Swearingen, Beau Hammock, Blake A. Hammock, Brett A. Hammock, Chelsea M. Prichett, Hailey K. Gutherman, Faith Lauren Apperson, Savannah Leigh Apperson and Blade A. Hammock; and 3 great grandchildren: Corey Swearingen, Cobey Swearingen and Kaiden Hammock. Memorial services will be held 10 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Springs Church, 317 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Later that day another memorial service will be held 5:30 PM, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 4007 Moultrie Road, Albany, GA 31705. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.
