Garland Rodgers Ballentine Obituary
The passing of Garland Rodgers Ballentine (Smithfield, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 3, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Garland Rodgers Ballentine to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Garland may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garland Rodgers and Laura G. Rodgers; her spouse Rev. S. L Ballentine; and her brothers, Edward Rodgers, Glenwood Carl Rodgers and Jarvis Rodgers.
She is survived by: her siblings, Joshlin Rodgers Williams (Rossie) and Jeffery Rodgers (Teresa); and her sisters-in-law, Glenda Rodgers and Linda B. Rodgers.
Viewing was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 4:00 PM and on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the St. Peter Church of Christ (1011 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577).
