Anna Mae Ballard passed away Nov. 1, 2010. Ann was born to Frank and Velma Williams in Richland Center, WI on Nov. 9, 1945.

She married Raymond Ballard on Jan. 29, 1977. They spent many happy years square dancing and traveling together. Ann and Raymond served as Central District SD Assoc. presidents in 1989-90. They belonged to Happy Tracks and Rolling Squares Clubs, and many others over the years.

Ann was preceded in death by sisters, Arzenith Peterson and Alberta "Peaches" Wickels.

She is survived by husband, Raymond; sisters and brother, Alma Bee, Allen Williams, Arlene Winchell, and Ariel Banker and husband Delbert, all of WI; son, Jeff Nevel and wife Donna; daughters, Cynthia Griffin, Lorene Flores, Jean McCray and husband Ron, and Raymona VanCuren and husband Jamie. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Cherie, Felicia, Markus, Matthew, Ashlee, Amber, Melody, Jamie, Fernando, and Seth; 4 great-grandchildren, Sabra, Lance, Matthew Jr., and Serenity; and many nieces and nephews. Ann retired from Tinker after 27 years of service, including 14 years as Building Manager for Bldg. 3001. Her hobbies included sewing, embroidery, and quilting, and she loved hosting family events, especially on Christmas Eve.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Hibbs Funeral Home, Choctaw, with interment to follow at Arlington Memory Gardens, Midwest City. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society.