Memorial service planned for Kathryn Ballard

CRESTVIEW — A memorial service for Kathryn Little Ballard, 89, is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, with visitation one hour before at the First Presbyterian Church, 492 N. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.

Formerly of Crestview and Tallahassee, Mrs. Ballard died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at Cordele Health & Rehab, Cordele, Ga.  She was born Feb. 15, 1925 in Butler County, Alabama.

Her husband of 61 years, Raymond L. Ballard, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Ballard is survived by her son, Ronald D. Ballard of Niceville, and daughter, Barbara B. Cromer (Ray “Eddie”) of Cordele;  two brothers, three sisters, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Thornwell Home for Children, PO Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325; Reflections Hospice of Crisp Regional, 202 East 4th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015 or to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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