Verbal "Granny" Lois Ballard

September 29, 1928 - April 7, 2025 (96 years old)

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Verbal "Granny" Lois Ballard

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September 29, 1928 - April 7, 2025 (96 years old)

Livonia, Michigan

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Verbal Lois Ballard Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Verbal Lois Ballard of Livonia, Michigan, whose life came to an end on April 7, 2025 at the age of 96, 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 Verbal Lois Ballard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawson Wilson and Lois Wilson-Medlock; her husband James Ballard; her son Ronald Bennett; and her sister Goldie Medlock (late James).

She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Gronczewski (Kenneth), Donald Bennett (Tammy) and Jeri Bonnici (late Charlie); her siblings, Roy Medlock (Anne), Ray Medlock (Sarah) and Emma Barrow (late Gene); and her pet Tiger. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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April 15, 2025

From Blake, Kathy, Debbie, Jake, Courtney, Brett, Ryleigh,Regan and Emma lit a candle

April 15, 2025

From Blake, Kathy, Debbie, Jake, Courtney, Brett, Ryleigh,Regan and Emma sent flowers

“In loving memory of Aunt Verbal and hearfelt symapathy of your loss. In heartbreaking love and grief of sister and best friend, Vetbal.”

April 14, 2025

The Blyshak family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Verbal Lois Ballard, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”

April 13, 2025

Love, Ally & Emma Boddy sent flowers

“In loving memory of Miss Verbal. May her soul rest in peace. You are in our hearts and prayers during this sorrowful time.”

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Tue

Apr 15

Visitation

L.J. Griffin Funeral Home
7707 Middlebelt Rd, Westland, MI 48185

Wed

Apr 16

Visitation

Garden City Church of Christ
1657 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City, MI 48135

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Apr 16

Funeral service

Garden City Church of Christ
1657 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City, MI 48135

Thu

Apr 17

Burial

Christian Memorial Cemetery
521 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

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