Barbara Clark Ballard, 88, of Paint Lick, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence.  Born July 5, 1932 in Garrard County,  she was a daughter of the late Ike & Thelma Lane Clark.  Barbara was a retired  secretary for Norfolk-Southern Railroad, was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, and had been a longtime poll worker for the local elections and a active member in the Democratic Party. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,  Edward Ballard, Jr., and a son, David Edward Ballard.

Her survivors include a daughter; Donna (William) Propes of Paint Lick, 3 grandchildren;  Jennifer (Steve) Slate, Jerrid (Leanna) Cutter, Miranda (Kevin) Roberts, 2 step granddaughters; Patty Gilbert & Peggy (Ronald) Dickerson, great grandchildren; Brittany Kelly, Brenna Roberts, Alexis Boots, Tritan & Temperance Cutter, as well as two great great grandchildren; Eleanor & Eden.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ballard will be 1:00 PM Friday, February 19, 2021 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home by Rev. Joe Tuttle. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time Friday. In accordance with state mandates, facial coverings are required to attend services. Friends and family may leave special memories or condolences on her tribute page at www.ramsey-young.com