Mary A. Ballance

Mary A. Ballance, age 95 of Wolf Lake, died Friday, August 20, 2021 in Herrin Hospital. She was born January 19, 1926 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Fred and Stella E. (Wilson) Groves. She married Dorris G. Ballance on February 27, 1945 in Anna. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1976. Mary is survived by her children, June (Richard) Vanover of Murray, KY, Audrey (Brad) Burchyett of Tonganoxie, KS, Dennis (Linda) Ballance of Carterville, Angie (David) McMahan of Wolf Lake, Mindy (David) Livesay of Wolf Lake, Tina Bryan (David Peters) of Webster Groves, MO; daughter in law, Karen Ballance of Wolf Lake; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris G. Ballance; son, Tim "Razor" Ballance; son in law, Scott Bryan; and grandson, Kent Burchyett. Mary was a life long member of the Galilee Baptist Church in Wolf Lake. She was dedicated to her church, serving many years as a Sunday school teacher, church secretary and WMU Director. She was very passionate about doing mission work through the church. Mary was a proud mother and grandmother, her family was most important to her, and she lived for her weekly family Sunday dinners. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Cody Knapik officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Wolf Lake Community Center/Park or a mission of your choice. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Thursday, August 26, 2021,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 We ask those attending to wear a mask or face covering. Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, August 26, 2021,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 We ask those attending to wear a mask or face covering. Cemetery Service Thursday, August 26, 2021,2:00PM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952