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    Brenda Ballard

    April 28, 1945 - December 17, 2011

    Obituary for Brenda J. Ballard Carr Vista - Brenda Joyce Ballard, 66, died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Nettleton, she was born April 28, 1945 to Vester T. "Jiggs" and Lavern Young Fowler. She was the owner of Ballard Furniture Manufacturing in Shannon for 12 years. While she was at home during her illness, she enjoyed playing free cell on her computer. A very proficient seamstress, she loved her growing flowers, working in her yard, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Shannon. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Charles Faust officiating. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Carl Ballard of Carr Vista, four children, Ricky Lee (Tammy) of Brewer Community, David Lee (Lisa) of Nettleton), Johnny Lee (Kim) of Tupelo, and Jessica Stafford of Troy; one sister, Linda Knaack (Larry) of Tracy, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Fowler of Tallahassee, Fla., and Marvin Fowler of West Point; her mother, Lavern Fowler of Nettleton; ten grandchildren, Ashley Lann (Patrick) of Shannon, Michael Lee of Wheeler, Brandon M. Lee (Lenita) of Guntown, Amber Quarles of McCundy, Brandon P. Lee (Phylis) of El Passo, Tex., Breanna Lee of Fulton, Kyle Stafford of Troy, Haley Williams, Kayla Neal, and Logan Neal, all of Tupelo; seven great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her father, Vester T. "Jiggs" Fowler; and two brothers, Sonny Fowler, and Sammy Fowler Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The Mississippi Section Phone Network Flower Fund in care of John Black, 6010 Castle Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180; or The Shriners Hospital for Children, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103.

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    Obituary for Brenda J. Ballard Carr Vista - Brenda Joyce Ballard, 66, died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Nettleton, she was born April 28, 1945 to Vester T. "Jiggs" and Lavern Young Fowler.... View Obituary & Service Information

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