Linda Margaret Ballard Obituary
We bid farewell to Linda Margaret Ballard of Gaines, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 16, 2026 at the age of 78. Linda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Mills and Mary Mills (Slocum); her daughter Tina Marie Schaefer; her friends, Sandy Gooding, Carol Erickson, Ken and Marie Stephens; and her pet Scooby.
She is survived by: her daughter Stephanie Uhlmeyer (Roy); her son-in-law Tom Schaefer; her grandchildren, Matt Schaefer, Lucas Schaefer, Drew Margaret Cumberworth (Ryan) and Carly Uhlmeyer; her cousin Janice Nelson; and her close friend Al Glass.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Street Hearts Animal Rescue and Adoption (http://www.streetheartsanimalrescue.org.) or PAWS Animal Rescue (http://www.pawsanimalrescue.net).
