Helen Kerley Ballinger
December 5, 1920 ~ September 24, 2006
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Asheville, NC
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Helen Kerley Ballinger, 85, formerly of Sardis Rd., Asheville, died Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Aston Park Health Care.
Mrs. Ballinger was born in Lancaster Co., SC, and was the daughter of the late J.C. and Altha Wilson Kerley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Hugh Ballinger, who died in 1998, two sisters, and one brother. She was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Herron and her husband Harold, of Asheville, Jane Surrett and her husband Bruce, of Leicester; one son and daughter-in-law, John H. Ballinger, Jr. and his wife Beverly, of Rutherfordton; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Revs. Tony Hooper and Darren Browning officiating.
No formal visitation is planned.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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She was a wonderful friend and neighbor and will be missed by all.
Dear Jane, Johnny, & Sandra,
There are to many memories to share in this small space! Our friendship with Helen and your entire family goes back for many, many years. Please know that our love and prayers are with you now.
Dear Sandra & Family. We were so sadden to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a very sweet lady and we are glad we knew her. We know she will be missed by all who knew her. Love, Marvin & Janice Jones.
Dear Jane,Johney and Sandra, Very sorry to hear about your mom. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Dear John, Jane and Sandra,
My mother is a resident at Aston Park Health Care and on a few occasions, I saw and talked with your mother there. The last time I talked to her, she told me that she was glad I came by. Mrs. Cole who was a teacher at Venable–is just down the hall from my Mom. She told me that Mrs. Ballinger was a wonderful person and was a very caring parent. I’m sorry for your loss and will remember your family in my prayers.
Sincerely, Frieda Ensley Smith