Gloria Jean Ballard Obituary
Gloria Jean Ballard of Marshall, Illinois passed away on October 11, 2026. Gloria, born on August 1, 1951, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gloria Jean Ballard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her pet Hello Kitty; her parents, Martha Straw and Norman E. Straw Sr.; her children, Nicole Ballard (Clay Reeley) of Marshall and Gene Ballard (Michelle) of Marshall; her grandchildren, Anthony Ballard, Levi Ballard, Taylor Ballard (Jordan), Mackenzie Rogers (Julian) and Trinity Kozloff (Scott); her great grandchildren, Renlee, Xavier, River, Niko, Rhett and Chester; her mother-in-law Juanita Woolsey; her husband Chester Ballard; and her pet Niki Ballard. She was also cherished by two children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home (303 E Wood St, Paris, IL 61944). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
