Lois Laverne Ballard

Born in Kansas on September 14, 1910, Laverne grew up in Artesia, New Mexico. She pursued degrees in Music Education and taught 41 years as a music educator in public schools and universities. Music was her love. She retired from Florida State University where she was so proud that for over 20 years she was able to train teachers to be music educators that would pass on the love of music to children. She always said she loved singing because, “You can’t frown when you’re singing!”

Laverne was married to Andrew Nelson Ballard on July 28, 1964 in Silverton, Colorado. He preceded her in death in 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Josie Schnoor of Tallahassee, FL, brother, Louie Schnoor of Grass Valley, CA, sisters, Edna Lowell of Staunton, VA, Maida Carpenter of San Angelo, TX and Neva Davies Christian of Durango, Colorado.

Laverne is survived by many nieces and nephews who will miss her warm smile and loving joyful spirit.

A graveside service will be held in Tallahassee, FL. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please donate to a music program of your choice such as your local church, symphony or community choir. Many thanks to the loving people of Royal Estates, San Angelo Home Health and Hospice of San Angelo. Arrangements are by Johnson’s Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com