Ms. Mary Lois Ballard "Tip" passed away to eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1943 in Tignall, Georgia to the late Lois Smith and Dove Peacock.

She leave to cherish her memories three daughters, Linda Burton (Jeff), Lynette Turner (Robert), Dorinda Morrison (Gregory); one son, Lester Ballard; nine grandchildren, Rita, CheChe, Shun, Chris, Crystal, Kristy, James, Brandon, Emmanuel; twenty great-grandchildren and three great-great-granchildren; special friend, Alvin Davis; one sister, Montiez Mangrum; and a host of nieces and nephew, other relatives and friends.