Lavern Ballard Obituary
The passing of Lavern Ballard of Chaffee, Missouri occurred on November 1, 2026. Lavern, born on June 5, 1931, shared life with family, friends, and community. 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 Lavern Ballard to show support.
Lavern touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Lavern’s presence will be missed, the influence she had on others will remain. Those who knew her will carry forward memories that reflect her character and spirit.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Wiedefeld and Rosealee Wiedefeld (Schetter); and her husband Raymond L. Ballard. She is survived by: her children, Danny Ray Ballard of Chaffee, Mike Ballard of Kalamazoo, James Ballard of St. Louis and Darlene Marie Chesher of Chaffee. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; also, also by a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Amick Burnett Funeral Chapel - Chaffee (203 W Yoakum Ave, Chaffee, MO 63740). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
