Marcella Marie Johnson Ballenger, 65, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at her home on Friday, July 7, 2023. Born July 19, 1957 in Columbia, KY, she was a daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson and Joyce Marie Wilson Johnson.
Marcella was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to raising her two children. One of her greatest joys over the years was being able to watch her daughter ride at horse shows. She also enjoyed RV camping and feeding all the family’s animals. Marcella loved spending time with her grandson, Jackson, and being able to watch him grow. She was a kind-hearted woman who was very passionate about helping anyone in need. Marcella was a member of Living Proof Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband of 48 years: Curtis Ballenger of Russell Springs
1 son: Brett (Kaitlin) Ballenger of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Randa Ballenger of Russell Springs
1 brother: Danny Joe (Sheila) Johnson of Russell Springs
1 grandson: Jackson Stone Ballenger
In addition to her parents, Marcella was preceded in death by a brother, Perry Johnson; a sister, Talitha Johnson Bernard; and a granddaughter, Sky Ballenger Grant.
Funeral Service: Monday July 10, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Melvin Sisson officiating
Burial: Clear Springs Cemetery
Visitation: Sunday from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Monday after 8:00amCT at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Larry Bennett, Luke Mann, Perry Johnson, Jr., Cody Grant, Stuart Johnson, and Jonathan Bernard
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook is available at: www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
