Joanne E. Kimble Ballard

Joanne E. Kimble Ballard, 91, of Whitney Point died at Willow Point Nursing Home on Friday, July 12, 2024.  She was predeceased by Bobby Kimble, her husband of 49 years, Charlie Ballard, and Seely  Conover.  Also, sisters Joyce Flynn, Patricia Zemberi, Donna Jean VanOrder, brothers Gary Gareau,  Wayne VanOrder, grandmother Nellie McDonald, parents Helen and Leroy VanOrder and grandson, Ricky Smith.  She is survived by her daughter Debbie (Dave) Card, sons, Robert Kimble, Jr., Terry (Brenda) Kimble, 6 grandchildren; Alisha, Crystal, Rachel (Sean), Jamie (Sam), Taylor (Tom), Bobbie-Jo (Matt), 9 great grandchildren, Alexis (Sam) Kd Jo, Alex, Dawson, Evie, Wilder, Mason, Autumn, Zach, aunt Betty McDonald, brother Mike VanOrder, special family members, Linda (Mike) Strope, Marvin (Donna) Conover, several nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

A special thank you to Mom’s amazing care team of angels at Willow Point South 3, Holly, Jordan, Amanda, Dav, Chris, Stacey.  To the whole staff- Thank you for loving and caring for our Mom like she was your own.  Our Mom will be remembered for her kind heart, sending of greeting cards, her amazing apple pie and homemade whipped cream, most importantly her love to dance with her partner Bobby.

Joanne was an Auxiliary Member-American Legion Post 974, Whitney Point and retired from GAF/Anitec-35 years of service.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to Willow Point Nursing Home, or American Legion Post 974, Whitney Point.  

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