J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Ballard, Elizabeth

Saturday, February 02, 2008

Josephine Elizabeth Lynn Ballard, 85, passed away Saturday February 2, 2008. She was born in Buena Vista, Virginia and was a resident of Hopewell for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest L. & Blanche Eggleston Lynn, her husband Harry M. Ballard, a daughter Janet Louise Ballard, and a granddaughter Bobbie Jo Ballard. She was a homemaker, a member of 1st Brethren Church of Buena Vista and the Grace Brethren Church of Richmond. She is survived by a daughter Doris B. Lynn & husband Glenn of Richmond, Jerry R.. Ballard & wife Sandra of Hopewell, Robert L. Ballard & wife Jerri of Chesterfield, 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a sister Lois L. Smith of Buena Vista. The family will receive friends at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home Tuesday February 5, 2008 7:00 to 8:30 PM. A graveside funeral service will be conducted Wednesday February 6, 2008 at11:00 AM in Greenhill Cemetery; Buena Vista, Virginia, with the Rev. Dr. Lewis Brown pastor of Church of the Nazarene, officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia 7231 Forrest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226 condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Doris, Jerry, Bobby, and family: I send sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Posted by: Anita Norwood at February 6, 2008 08:14 AM

Jerry and Sandy,

We send our sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your Mother. May God comfort you with his peace and may you be strengthened by the the love and prayers of family and friends.

Posted by: John and Becky Hudgins at February 5, 2008 02:39 PM