Edwina Vining Ballard

1934 - 2019

Edwina Vining Ballard obituary, 1934-2019, Amite, LA

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, LLC - Amite

60100 Westway Drive

Amite, Louisiana

Edwina Ballard Obituary

Edwina Vining Ballard, a resident of Chesbrough passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born May 7, 1934 in Amite and was 84 years of age. She was a member of the 1952 Amite High School Basketball State Champions. She served as Justice of the Peace for 34 years in Ward 4 of Tangipahoa Parish, was a notary for over 50 years, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Amite. She is survived by her son, Brett Ballard and wife, Angela "Boo Boo" Travis Ballard; 2 grandchildren, Shelbi Lyn Ballard and Braydon Lane Ballard; 2 sisters, Gloria Hood and Virgie Morgan and husband, James; brother, David Vining and wife, Carleen. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Shelton "Shell" Ballard; parents, Edwin and Estelle Vining; brothers and sisters, Jimmy Vining, John Vining, Eddie Vining, Abbie Pasko, Dorothy Vallance, and Juanita Campbell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Trey Waldrop. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 13 to Apr. 15, 2019.
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So sorry, to hear of Mrs. Edwina's passing. I worked with her, when she worked at Hood Oil Co. many years ago. She was a sweet lady. May the Lord bring you comfort & peace during this difficult time.

Marie & Maurice wall

Friend

May 25, 2019

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Edwina. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mittie Rohner

Acquaintance

April 16, 2019

Mrs. Virgie and family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days to come. God bless.

Cheryl Hughes Green

Acquaintance

April 16, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susanne Crowe

Friend

April 16, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Ballard
May God comfort and sustain you during these difficult days ahead.

Rdr

April 15, 2019

I love her.

Pam Lewis

Friend

April 15, 2019

Were going to miss her.

Clyde Self

Friend

April 15, 2019

Melvin Roe

Friend

April 15, 2019

Brett and family. So sorry for your loss.

Maudie Ballard LeBlanc

Family

April 15, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. So many share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of mourning.

April 14, 2019

Our deepest sympathy.

St Helena Parish Sheriff's Department

April 14, 2019

My deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

ANN HUFF

April 14, 2019

So sorry to hear of Mrs Edwina PASSING, keeping yal in my thoughts and prayers

Kathy Stafford

Friend

April 14, 2019

Brett, Boo and family we are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with y'all.

Dannie and Iris Walker

Friend

April 14, 2019

Brett and family, Reed and I are very sorry for your loss. She always had a smile and she will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Reed & Chris Dees

Neighbor

April 13, 2019

Ms.Edwina will missed by everybody that in contact her.She was a special Lady.Always had smile on face.Ms.Edwina and Mr.Shelton held a special in my heart,and always will.

MaRita Gilmore

Friend

April 13, 2019

Heartfelt sympathy in your loss. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

Carol Henkel

Friend

April 13, 2019

We are terribly saddened by the news. Edwina was such a special lady and mentor. She certainly will be missed by many, including this family.

Toni Granat

Friend

April 13, 2019

Mrs. Edwina was a wonderful lady. She was always so friendly and would always visit a bit wherever I saw her. I am sorry for your loss.

Sandy Toney

April 13, 2019

Saddened to read about "Miss" Edwina's passing. "Miss" Gloria, Brett and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. She was such a good person and surely she is enjoying the rewards of a life well lived.

Glenda Sharkey

Friend

April 13, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rhonda McMichael

Friend

April 13, 2019

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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, LLC - Amite

60100 Westway Drive , Amite, LA 70422

Apr

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, LLC - Amite

60100 Westway Drive , Amite, LA 70422

Apr

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, LLC - Amite

60100 Westway Drive , Amite, LA 70422

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60100 Westway Drive , Amite, LA 70422

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