Julie Katherine Ballard
December 3, 1973 ~ March 1, 2024
Marietta Southern Funerals & Cremations
Julie Katherine Ballard, born December 3rd, 1973, went to spend eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 1st, 2024. Julie was such a light in this world. She loved Jesus, she loved her family, she loved people, and she loved all of God's creations and all of life!
Julie was a counselor by profession in her later years after being an excellent stay at home mom to Reese and Paige. Counseling was a God given "Gift" for Julie. She could meet a stranger and make them feel as if they knew each other for years. Julie was a great listener and never made anyone feel as if she did not have time for them. Julie was also a dental hygienist. She developed those listening and communication skills early in her career as she cared for her dental patients.
Julie was a wonderful wife for 26 years and is survived by her husband Jeffery Barker Ballard. Julie was a great mother to Jeffery "Reese" Ballard (23) and Katherine "Paige" Ballard (18). Julie was a loving sister to Jennifer Paige Rowland. Julie was a grateful and loving daughter to Dudley Benson Rowland and Dianne Radford Webster. Julie is also survived by Terry Webster (stepfather), Sandra Rowland (Stepmother), Pat Bryan (aunt), John Parker Bryan and Todd Bryan (cousins), Mark Maxwell, Artie Maxwell and Joseph Pledger (brothers-in-law), Valerie Maxwell (sister-in-law), Chasity Stewart (cousin), Jotham Radford (cousin), Jacey Radford (cousin) and Shelia Kingpeeler (aunt).
Julie was preceded in death by Keith Radford (uncle), Geneva and Chester Radford (grandparents), Nelleda and Parker Rowland (grandparents), Harold Pledger (stepfather in law), Sybil Pledger (mother-in-law), Reese Ballard (father-in-law) and Dondra Maxwell (sister-in-law).
In lieu of flowers, the family of Julie request that donations be made to the Cobb Pregnancy Resource Center.
www.cobbpregnancyresourcecenter.orgCobb Pregnancy Resource Center5655 Lake Acworth Dr, Acworth, GA 30101(770) 485-2689
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Julie was such a light in my community, and in my friend group. She would always welcome us into her home with the biggest smile! She had a demeanor that would set anyone’s mind at ease. Whatever burdens were brought into her home would disappear when she said hello. She will be missed so much.
My condolences to Julie’s husband, Jeffery Ballard, her children, Reese and Paige Ballard, her father, Dudley Rowland, her mother, Dianne Radford Webster and sister, Jenny Rowland. My heart breaks for each of you. May God wrap his arms around you like a blanket of love and warmth during this time of sorrow and sadness.
Cousin Glenda Rowland
I have had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Julie since I was in elementary school. Reese was one of my best friends growing up, and one of the best parts about being his friend was his mom. Mrs. Julie had the sweetest, warmest smile that will live on through her kid’s faces. She was such a light to the community and in my personal life, and I’m so grateful for the chance to know her earthside. What a blessing that she is made whole again with our Savior! She will be so dearly missed here. Praying for you, Mr. Jeff, Reese, and Paige.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I had the pleasure of knowing Julie and her sweet family over the past ten years. We met at church and her presence was always so welcoming and warm. Her love for her family, her church, and her Savior were so apparent in her life. My heart breaks for her family and for all of us who will miss her. Thank God for Heaven. See you soon, friend.
I know Julie’s death has been a long time coming, but it also seems like it came very fast. I’ve been thinking about my last phone call with her and my last visit with her and the many interactions we had before that. I’ve had so many lunches with Julie over the years and smile when I think about her taking her little bottle of stevia out of her purse. It always made me chuckle because it looked like some sort of magic potion.She was like a child in her excitement of seeing deer and other wildlife. One of my favorite memories is of a two hour walk we took at Kennesaw Mountain and the enthusiasm she had at being on the trail and in nature. I was always able to talk to her about hard topics and respected her opinions. I’m sad that her end was so difficult and painful. I wish she could have lived another 50 years and died peacefully in her sleep after a long, full life. She loved the Lord though and I take comfort in knowing that she is healed and happy with Him now. She was a good friend and I will miss her. I’m praying for each of you as you mourn your loss and figure out how to live without her.
You are in our prayers. We are so sorry we cant be there for you. Love, Al & Kellie Thompson
I met Julie when I was working for her husband Jeff, as his dental assistant. Julie was a shining and brilliant light in this world. She was an example of grace and love. She listened as if you were the only person in the room, and that is a gift. Her legacy of loving kindness will continue through every connection she made and spread more light. May we all have the honor to see her in heaven one day!
One of my favorite memories of Julie was watching all of the bad lip reading videos with her, Jeff, Reese, and Paige. We would laugh until our stomachs hurt and then laugh some more. Her laugh and her smile were so contagious and I know that smile is making heaven shine that much brighter now with her there. She was the kindest person I have ever met.
Love,
Mitchell
I will miss you until we seen each other again.
I still can’t believe you’re gone. Forever in my heart
I met Julie as my counselor. She was such a gentle and beautiful soul. She touched my soul and was part of my healing. I had looked her up because after she quit counseling I still thought of her and her kindness and pure, sweet spirit. I am deeply saddened to hear she has passed. I know she must have been a lighthouse to everyone she loved. My deepest condolences.