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Obituary: Betty Moody Ballard

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Staff

Betty Moody Ballard of Chapel Hill was called home to God Saturday, March 7, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Vilas Moody; her sister, Helen Pilley, and brother Jake Moody. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Joel Thomas Ballard; son, Bruce Ballard (Megan); two daughters, Charlotte Stevens (Dale) and Janet Carden (Roger); two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Grey Moody (Cheryl) and Richard Moody (Susan) and many loved nieces and nephews. 

Betty was born on December 4, 1934, in Watauga County but resided in Chapel Hill for the majority of her life. She graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1952, and she and Joel Thomas were married May 31, 1953. They were happily married for almost fifty-six years.

Betty retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after thirty-three years of service with the Student Stores as a supply manager. 

Betty’s family mourns the passing of their beloved, but they take comfort that God has called one of His angels home. She was a living testament to the type of life God wants us to live. There has never been a kinder, more caring, or compassionate soul; and she will be dearly missed.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at Damascus Church in Chapel Hill, at 12 noon. The family will receive friends at the church at 11 a.m. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.

The family would like to thank UNC Hospitals for their care and compassion for both Betty and them. They extend a special thanks to Dr. Chung.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Damascus Church of Chapel Hill.
Online condolences may be sent to www.walkersfuneralservice.com
Betty Moody Ballard of Chapel Hill was called home to God Saturday, March 7, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Vilas Moody; her sister, Helen Pilley, and brother Jake Moody. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Joel Thomas Ballard; son, Bruce Ballard (Megan); two daughters, Charlotte Stevens (Dale) and Janet Carden (Roger); two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Grey Moody (Cheryl) and Richard Moody (Susan) and many loved nieces and nephews. 

Betty was born on December 4, 1934, in Watauga County but resided in Chapel Hill for the majority of her life. She graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1952, and she and Joel Thomas were married May 31, 1953. They were happily married for almost fifty-six years. Betty retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after thirty-three years of service with the Student Stores as a supply manager. 

Betty’s family mourns the passing of their beloved, but they take comfort that God has called one of His angels home. She was a living testament to the type of life God wants us to live. There has never been a kinder, more caring, or compassionate soul; and she will be dearly missed.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at Damascus Church in Chapel Hill, at 12 noon. The family will receive friends at the church at 11 a.m. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
The family would like to thank UNC Hospitals for their care and compassion for both Betty and them. They extend a special thanks to Dr. Chung.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Damascus Church of Chapel Hill.

Online condolences may be sent to www.walkersfuneralservice.com

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