Ruth Smith Ballard

ruth ballard

May 7, 1943 ~ January 18, 2021

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Ruth Smith Ballard, 77, of Asheville, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Buncombe Co., Ruth was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Hattie Lane Clark. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Smith.

Surviving are her daughter, Pam Johnson (Michael); sons, Roger Smith (Angie) and Michael Smith; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Moore; and brother, Junior Clark.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.

For those who wish to pay their respects, Mrs. Ballard will lie in repose at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan 21st.

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For those who wish to pay their respects: January 21, 2021 10:00 am - May 2, 2025 5:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Graveside Service: January 22, 2021 11:00 am

Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
901 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804
828-645-6915

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  1. I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I loved the precious little lady. Just a joy to be around. Her singing the gospel songs always was such a blessing. I know she’s with God right now and enjoying everything and everyone. Especially a new body with no pain. God bless you all with extra strength and grace.

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  2. Ruth blessed us many times singing “There’s Always A Rainbow Right After The Storm” Now it is a blessing to know her storms are over and her rainbow will never fade. May God comfort you as only He can is our prayer for each of the family.

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  4. So very sorry to hear of our Dear Friend Ruth passing but so happy for her to have a new body without pain and suffering. She has reached her goal in life and her crown willl be filled with may jewels and rewords. She is in the arms of our Lord and Savior. She fought a Good Fight and served the Lord helping many others to come to know the Lord. We all will miss her dearly but we know that we will see her again Our prayers are with all of you left behind. We are thanful for the time that we got to spend with her and your family.

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  5. She will be missed so much. She was a strong Christian, strong faith in the Lord. Always dedicated to her church and family. I had an instant love for her the first time we meet. She was my friend, and sister in Christ.

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  6. Ruth was the strongest woman I ever had the pleasure to know. We were best friends for years. I always admired her. So sorry to hear of her passing. The world has lost a special woman and so many of us are sad. RIP my special friend. I always loved her

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  7. We are so saddened with the passing of this beautiful sweet lady. She will be missed. Heaven has gained another Angel. Charles, Tammy, Telia Kison and Family

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  8. We are so saddened by the passing of this beautiful sweet lady. She will be greatly missed. Heaven has definitely gained another Angel. Charles, Tammy,Telia, Kison and Family.

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