Ann Ballard

Ann Ballard, 76 of Dumas, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, just one day after her birthday. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Widener officiating. Interment will follow in Dumas Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 o'clock until 7 o'clock in the evening on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors. On March 3, 1940 in Dumas, Texas, Bill and Ruby Alexander welcomed Ellen Ann, their fifth child. Ann blossomed into a beautiful young lady who caught the eye of James Ballard while attending Dumas High School. She graduated in 1958 and then married James, the love of her life, on December 7, 1958. Ann's compassionate spirit was devoted to God, her family and friends. She was an awesome cook and enjoyed being in the kitchen, whether it was making a special dish for someone's birthday, a church function, the entire Thanksgiving meal, or the daily lunch for the Ballard Plumbing crew. She was blessed with a green thumb and plants seemed to thrive under her tender loving care. She was an artist who created beautiful paintings. She thoroughly enjoyed working with James to create unique craft items and then traveling with their dear friends to craft shows to sell their creations. But at the top of her priority list was her children and 'grandbabies'. She taught them how to love unconditionally through example and was always there to help. Because of the solid foundation that she built, her legacy will live on through her children, grandbabies, and great grandbabies. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Andy, Vester, and LeRoyce; sister: Este Lee Smith. She is survived by her husband James of the home; sons: Jerry Ray Ballard and wife Agnes of Amarillo and their children: Joshua, David, and Ann Marie, Donnie Ballard and wife Valerie of Dumas, and their children: B.J. and wife Jessica and children Cylus and Liliana; Heather and husband Cody Jolly and children Rhylee and Barrett; Krystal and husband Derick San Miguel and numerous other extended family members. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Hospice, 224 E 2nd, Dumas, TX 79029.