Joan Taylor Harrelson Ballard, age 88, of Andalusia passed away on Monday October. 30th, 2023 in her home with her beloved daughter Carol at her side.
Joan Taylor Harrelson Ballard
A memorial service in memory of her life and that of her daughter Sandy Harrelson Norris, will take place on Monday, November. 6 in the afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Andalusia Full Gospel Tabernacle, with pastor John Hunt officiating. The family will have a visit with their friends prior to and after the service in the church.
Joan who was fondly called “Ganmama,” loved her family to pieces and had a ability to make each of them feel loved and special. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was a gardener. She also enjoyed watching westerns, and listening country and gospel music (and everything that was by Elvis). She was adored by a lot of people and will be sad to lose her as well as her stories and laughter.
Her death was preceeded by her beloved family members, her husband; father Joseph Clark Harrelson; husband, Doc Ballard; daughter, Sandy Norris; sisters, Dorothy Bradley, Marie Fuqua as well as Betty Wambles; brothers, Jimmy C. Taylor and Billy Taylor.
Joan leaves her family a vast one who will forever cherish their fond memories of her. The survivors include her daughter Carol Kerrigan; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Denise Harrelson and David and Mary Nell Harrelson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also, numerous cousins.
Family and friends may sign the online register at www.foremanfuneralhome.com.
The story Joan Taylor Harrelson Ballard appeared in The Andalusia Star-News.
