Faye L. Ballard
FAYE LEONE BALLARD, daughter of Charles Luther and Mearl May (Stewart) Coats, was born on September 23, 1926, in South Galloway, Missouri and passed away in Rogersville, Missouri on January 24, 2020 at the age of 93.
On November 18, 1944, Faye was united in marriage with Athol Ballard and to this union three children were born. Faye and Athol spent 62 years together, they built exact replicas of log homes, traveled across the United States in their trailer, fished and doted on their grandchildren. Athol preceded her in death on May 28, 2007.
For several years Faye enjoyed teaching in the Springfield R-12 School District. She taught 4th grade at Robberson Elementary and retired from Shaddy Dell Elementary. Faye loved teaching and her students. Many of her students kept in touch with her throughout their adult lives.
Faye was a Christian and that was the most important aspect of her life. It guided her relationships, her decisions and how she handled every aspect of her life. Everywhere she went Faye was loved. She was known for her sweetness and her upbeat, always positive attitude. She was a member of Marshfield First Baptist Church and formerly Boulevard Baptist Church of Springfield.
She is survived by her three children: Janice and Pat Volk, of Sequim, Washington, Charlie and Darlene Ballard, of Marshfield, and Anita and Bob Wise, of Coalmont, Tennessee; six grandchildren: Jennie, Carrie, Michael, Chris, Ben and Amy; and six great-grandchildren: Lukas, Emily, Matthew, A.J., Daniel, and Liliana. Faye was also preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters Dorothy and Clessie.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, Missouri, with Pastor Matt Ballard, officiating.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons and be left with the funeral home.
Funeral services are entrusted to the care of Fraker Funeral Home, 1131 State Highway A, Marshfield, MO 65706.