Willis Deshields-Ballard Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Willis Deshields-Ballard (Quantico, Maryland), whose life came to an end on July 22, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willis Deshields-Ballard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorthy Handy Deshields and Raymond Deshields; and her siblings, Raymond Deshields, Sr., Isaac Deshields, Lillian Deshields, Christine Deshields and George Deshields.
She is survived by: her children, McDonalds, Walmart, Annette Lawrence (Phillip) of Salisbury, John Ballard (Joyce) of Seaford, Lester Ballard of Philadelphia, Sharon Ballard of Towson and Clarence Ballard of Salisbury, Maryland; her sisters, Madeline Rodriguez, Emma Brown, Brenda King, Marian Deshields and Lorraine Deshields; her grandchildren, Sherron Lawrence, James Weathersby (Veronica), Tina Lawrence, April Weathersby, Phillip Lawrence, Jr., Ka'Myra Lawrence and John W. Ballard III; her great grandchildren, Kaleel Neal, Trenell Boyd, Shaliey Weathersby, Braieyln Lawrence, Eriayne Lawrence, Camila Weathersby and Alana Weathersby; and her great great grandchildren, Legend and Legaci Boyd.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. James Free Methodist Church (23614 Head of Creek Rd, Quantico, MD 21856). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
