Shirley Ann Ballard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Ann Ballard, 74, of Whitefield, passed away June 3, 2018 at her home. She was born November 14, 1943 in Keota to Gus and Lorene (Patterson) Woodall. After the death of their parents, Shirley and her siblings, Stubby (Lavena), Linda and Kenneth were raised by Mable Salyard along with her daughter Margie. Shirley graduated from Keota High School. She married Junior Moore in 1962 and they moved to Tulsa to begin a family. After 15 years in Tulsa they returned to their hometown of Keota and she began her career at Sparks Regional Hospital in Ft Smith, Arkansas, where she retired in 1997. Shirley married Billy H. Ballard in 1989 and began working in their family business, BB Leather Goods. Shirley loved to garden and fish with her special friend Bo McQuay. She loved her family unconditionally. She had a way of correcting you without ever raising her voice. She always had encouraging words and sage advice and would be the first one there to help those in need. Shirley had many friends that loved her dearly. She was a member of Shiloh Assembly of God Church in Enterprise. She loved her church and church family. She will be remembered for Grandkids Day and Great Grand’s Tea Party’s. She loved kids. She adored her family.Shirley was a loving Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. She will be greatly missed. Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Joy Renee Antrich and husband Jerry of Whitefield, Dana Lynn Stubblefield and husband Rick of Stigler; two grandsons, Heith Stubblefield and fiance’ Andrea Bloxham of Stigler, Hunter Stubblefield of Stigler; two granddaughters, Ashley Monks and husband Jim of Quinton, Andrea Antrich of Stigler; four great granddaughters, Serenity & Brooklynn Stubblefield of Willow Hills, Illinois, Zoey Antrich of Stigler, Penelope Monks of Quinton; two sisters, Linda Ledbetter of Van Buren, Margie Berry and husband Buster Harlon of Ft. Smith; a brother, Kenneth Woodall and wife Brenda of Checotah. numerous nieces & nephews; special friend, Bo McQuay. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Gus & Lorene Woodall, her Aunt (Mom) Mable Salyard; two husbands, Junior Moore, the father of her children & Billy H. Ballard; a sister & brother-in-law, Lavena (Stubby) & Ray Parker; sister-in-law, Diana Woodall; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Ruth Ladd & husband David; 2 brothers-in-law, Gene Moore & Kenneth Perry. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Shiloh Assembly of God Church at Enterprise with Reverend Rick McElyea; Eulogist: Mr. Bill Adcock. Pallbearers include Justin Roberts, Linnie Hice, Wayne Unsell, Dennis Winklepleck, Joe Perrymore, Jim Monks. Honorary Pallbearers include Eric Ladd, Donald Brown, Kenny Shaver, Rick Bumpers, Kirby Thomas, George Winklepleck, Chuck Rodgers, Jason Martin, Matthew Norrid, Troy Monks. Burial will follow in Keota Cemetery under the direction of king & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Shirley Ann Ballard

November 14, 1943 - June 3, 2018