MS. LAVERNE BALLARD

Ms. Laverne Ballard age 77 of Thomaston Ga, died Wednesday December 12, 2018 at her residence.

Ms. Ballard was born on July 7, 1941 in Thomaston Ga, to the late Olen T. Ballard and Lilly Nixon Ballard. She was formerly employed with Thomaston Mills where she worked in the bleachery division. Mrs. Ballard also worked for Labcorp as a courier and retired from the Georgia Blind Academy where she worked as a house parent. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers John Wesley Hunt Sr, Garner Marion Hunt, Holly King Hunt, Wayne Ballard, Charlie Ballard, sister Alpha Ballard Youngblood, grandchildren Jacob McCard, Harrison Benjamin Cohen.

Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Sharmon (Chad) Johnson of Thomaston Ga, son Mr. Lester (Janet) McCard Jr. of Monroe Ga, grandchildren Lee McCard, Syndel (Kyle) Laber, Tandi McKissick, Gabby Johnson, Carlea Foster, Zach (Cynthia) Cohen, Hannah (Hunter) Cohen, great grandchildren Chandler Laber, Kylee Laber, Ethan Laber, Evan Laber, Channing Holifield, Maddox Holifield, Chase McCard.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday December 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Coggins Funeral Home on Sunday December 16, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coggins Funeral Home 
321 Hannahs Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-9681