Dianne Ballard Obituary

Newark ~ Dianne Lorraine Ballard, 79, went to be with our Lord Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Decatur, Texas. Dianne was born September 15, 1943 to Thomas Jefferson and Bessie (Owens) Timmons in Huntingnton Beach, California. She was united in marriage February 15, 1979 to John Charles Ballard in Denton, Texas. Dianne was a retired Denton State School Supervisor after many years in the education industry. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many who will dearly miss her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Bessie Timmone; her daughter, April Heidrick, and a grandson, Carl Fennell, Jr. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, John Ballard of Newark; 3 daughters, Sherri Henderson of Newark, Barbara James of White Settlement, and Allie Calhoun of Southfork, Colorado; 7 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.