Jeanne Ballew, 76, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born August 27, 1932 in Wister, OK to William L. Sr. & Ora [Little] Free. Mrs. Ballew was a member of the First baptist Church in Wister, OK. She was retired from Wister Public Schools after teaching for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Geneva Johnson & Brothers, Bill & Nim Free.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Ballew of the home; 2 sons, Gary Ballew of Ft. Smith, AR. Kendall and wife Sherry Ballew of Poteau, OK; granddaughter, Brianne Ballew of Midwest City, OK; sister, Louise Hornbuckle of Wister, OK; brothers, Bob Free of Poteau, OK and Tommy "Buddy" Free of Torrance, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, other realtives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services 2:00 pm, Wednesday July 1, 2009 at Wister First Baptist Church - Wister, OK - Rev. Keith Stewart officiating. Interment in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister,. Pallbearers: Steve Tiffee, Sam Walden, Jesse Akins, Donnie DeWitt, Jared DeWitt and Wayne Woodall.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Jeanne Ballew
Jeanne Ballew, 76, of Wister, OK passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born August 27, 1932 in Wister, OK to William L. Sr. & Ora [Little] Free. Mrs. Ballew was a member of the First baptist Church in Wister, OK. She was retired from Wister Public Schools after teaching for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Geneva Johnson & Brothers, Bill & Nim Free.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Ballew of the home; 2 sons, Gary Ballew of Ft. Smith, AR. Kendall and wife Sherry Ballew of Poteau, OK; granddaughter, Brianne Ballew of Midwest City, OK; sister, Louise Hornbuckle of Wister, OK; brothers, Bob Free of Poteau, OK and Tommy "Buddy" Free of Torrance, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, other realtives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services 2:00 pm, Wednesday July 1, 2009 at Wister First Baptist Church - Wister, OK - Rev. Keith Stewart officiating. Interment in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister,. Pallbearers: Steve Tiffee, Sam Walden, Jesse Akins, Donnie DeWitt, Jared DeWitt and Wayne Woodall.
Jeanne was a beautiful girl and grew up to be a beautiful lady. She always had a smile on her face for everyone. When talking with her she made you feel as if you were her best friend.
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Billie "Smith" Adams
My mother, Betty Gillson, asked that I send her condolances to the Ballew family. She has many fond memories of Jeanne and Sherry. Especially when she had her hair done at the same time by Sherry. She developed a close relationship with Jeanne. Betty is now 96 and lives at Butterfield place in Fort Smith. She is in good health. In fact, Carolyn and I have to catch our breath before Betty is ready to sit down.
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