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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.
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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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