Dolly Jackson Ballard

Biography Dolly Jackson Ballard was born the fourth of five children September 11, 1918 on her Daddy’s birthday. On December 16, 2013 after a rich and full life, she entered her eternal heavenly home in Christ Jesus. Truly “heaven grows sweeter each day” as she joined her Lord, the love of her life, Brooke, two sons and countless other family. Dolly was loved, admired and appreciated for her many gifts which included the amazing strength of her generation as Christian Americans. Her contagious smile, enhanced by her smiling green eyes and flawless complexion, blessed all those she encountered. Her beauty initiated her nickname afforded to her by her adoring Daddy who called her his little doll; Dolly became her legal name. Dolly was a musician serving the Lord continually at Orchard Knob Baptist Church for over 50 years. God gifted Dolly with the ability to express God’s love with feeling in her music that ministered to those open to the Holy Spirit. She prepared the congregation through worship and praise to receive God’s Word. She entertained visitors to her home as a gifted musician. Her lifelong hobby was collecting antiques; she delighted in Vanna’s dresses on “Wheel of Fortune,” lived life on her terms, and was the precocious epitome of a Christian Southern Lady. The husband of her youth was Arthur Brooke Ballard, Sr. who died February 2, 2011 after over 70 years of committed marriage to the bride of his youth. A WWII Army Veteran, who lived to please God, love his wife and family, help others, work hard, and share Jesus. They cut down trees and built a home together where they lived and raised 4 children for over 60 years in Christian fellowship with family, the community, and Orchard Knob Baptist Church. In 2005 they moved to Fayetteville and joined The Rock Baptist Church. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband Brooke, Arthur Brooke Ballard, Jr. and William Richard Ballard. Dolly is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Sue Ballard Wright of Fayetteville; her son, Mark Otis Ballard and his wife, Joy, of Peachtree City; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Rev. Lendell Ainsworth officiating. Interment will follow at The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. Those wishing may send an online condolence at www.parrottfuneralhom.com. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory in Fairburn, 770-964-4800.

Dolly Jackson Ballard

September 1, 1918 - December 16, 2013