Elizabeth (Betty) Elder Ballard

Elizabeth (Betty) Elder Ballard, 104, of Bryant, Ark., passed away the eighth of July, 2022. Service to be held Thursday, July 14, 9 a.m. visitation @ Pinecrest Funeral Home in Alexander, Ark., 10 a.m. Chapel Service @ Pinecrest Funeral Home, and 11 a.m. burial @ Pinecrest Memorial Park. Betty was born on the 16th of September, 1917, in Bellefone, Pa. to Helen and Walter Elder. Betty was married to Joseph Ballard on September 18, 1942, they were married 52 years. Betty was a housewife, an avid bridge player, and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Tom; son, Thomas; and daughter, Linda. Betty is survived by two daughters: Mary Anne (Leonard) Kappel of Baton Rouge, La., Beth Ballard of Benton, Ark.; and a son, Robert (Cindy) Ballard of El Dorado, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Kathy Ballard of San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family of Betty (Grandma) wishes to thank Fox Ridge Assisting Living staffs who loved and took care of her and was family to her.