Evelyn H. Ballard

Evelyn was born to Samuel Bruner Adkisson and Sarah (Scifres) Askisson "in Missouri". Evelyn was preceded in death by her Father, Mother, Husband Bill Ballard, also four brothers and three sisters. Evelyn is survived by two sons Ron Adkison & wife Sandra of Palm Springs, California, Bruce Adkison of Murrieta, Texas, one step-daughter Melody Martin of Colorado, seven grand-children Chris, Greg, Kerry, Shana, Angela, Carolyn and Jamey, eleven great-grandchildren. After finishing high school in East Prairie Missouri in 1940 Evelyn gained employment at Falkoff's Department Store. In 1960 she moved to California and worked as a Sales Representative at Hamilton Pharmacy in Pomona, CA close to 30 years. After moving to California she met and married Bill G. Ballard who Preceded her in death June 2013. Evelyn was faithful member to the Church of God in East Prairie and kept the faith throughout her life, demonstrating her love for Christ by loving and caring for family and friends. After an extended illness Evelyn went home to be with her Heavenly Father, leaving behind many friends and loved ones. Knowing what we know about Heaven she is all the way home. In Lieu of flowers you may consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.