Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard, 92, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Thursday evening, May 26, 2022 at her home. Born in Russell Springs on May 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Ray and Olza Antle Selby.
Jo Ann graduated from Bowling Green Business College, which later became Western Kentucky University. She retired as a secretary and clerk from Kentucky Utilities with 43 years of service. Jo Ann was secretary for the Russell County Jaycees Fair for over 20 years and was later inducted into the Russell County Jaycees Hall of Fame. She was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, George Ballard, who passed away on January 31, 2008 and a brother & sister-in-law: Adrian and Kay Selby.
SURVIVORS:
1 nephew: Michael (and Delila) Selby of Russell Springs
1 great-nephew: Brandon (and Sherry) Selby of Russell Springs
1 great-niece: Danielle (and Ashley) White of Russell Springs
2 great-great-nephews: Grider Selby and Deacon White
2 great-great-nieces: Ella Robertson and Emery-Kate Robertson
Sister-in-law: Nancy McQueary (and Bob) of Harrodsburg
Her beloved dog: Andy
Many more friends
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating
Burial: Wolford Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Gene Smith, Billy Selby, Greg Coe, Edward Jones, Charles Edwards, Danny Voils, Mitchell “Squirrel” Marcum, and Ronald Hopper.
Honorary Pallbearers: Sam Dickenson, Mitchell Richards, Robert Leach, Beulah Jones, Louella Gore, Sylvia Jimerson, and Sue Ann Zimmerman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Wolford Cemetery Fund, c/o Michael Selby, P.O. Box 408, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642.
Funeral arrangements for Ms. Jo Ann “Jody” Selby Ballard are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
