Birth date: May 28, 1943 Death date: Aug 4, 2021
Jacqueline Matheney Ballard, 78, of Harrisburg, died August 4, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 28, 1943, in Rutherford County to the late Jack and Madge Matheney. Jackie was the beloved mother to three daughters, Kim Bradf Read Obituary
Our Father, have mercy on Jacqueline. Bless The family of Jacqueline and thank you for the her time she had on this earth with us. Thank you for the 3 daughters and grandchildren she blessed us with.
Love goes out to the family she left behind. Love to Lisa and Clinton.
J. Johnston
I send my deepest sympathy to Jackie’s girls … Kim, Lisa, and Jennifer, and to their families. We spent many hours talking about your times together. Jackie loved you with all her heart. She looked forward to having you all at her house for dinner, for Christmas breakfast, or attending a program, graduation, or birthday party with you or the grandchildren. She was so proud of all of her smart grandchildren and loved seeing them. I once remarked to her that I wish I could be the kind of grandmother she was. She excelled in that role.
Jackie and I became close friends from the moment we met at a meeting about 25 years ago. We shared many happy times, and we would often meet after work for dinner, a movie, or to go shopping. She was a willing partner on adventures such as our thrilling white-water rafting trip a few years ago and a vacation to Helen, Georgia, where we spent hours combing through shops and garden centers, as well as a few good restaurants. The Christmas Show was an absolute favorite, and we would walk for hours so we could see the new decorations and try to copy them at home. One year we bought so many gifts that we had to buy a shopping cart to tow them around!
Most enjoyable was time spent just sitting and talking. No matter what was going on in my life, I could always count on Jackie. She was a very smart, kind, loving, and supportive person. She never hesitated to tell a person how special they were. She enjoyed all sorts of hobbies and crafts from crocheting to tole painting and loved making items for her family, and she treasured items that were given to her. Jackie also was very independent, practical, polished, and truly courageous.
No words can express the sorrow I feel at losing my best friend, Jacqueline Ballard.
Jackie, I pray that you are resting with the angels, for I know your place is well-deserved.
Love,
Doris (Massey) Zeman
Jackie was our dear and special friend for many, many years.I, my husband and children dearly loved her. Even though we ending up living in different states, we tried to catch up at least once a year through cards or calls.
When she moved away from West Columbia, I would not let her go without leaving me some of her delicious recipes. Everything she cooked was delicious. I am constantly using her recipes.
She and I shared so many wonderful times and memories of our good and not so good times in life.
She will be my dear friend forever and I plan to laugh and visit with her again in heaven.
I am sending love from all of us to you dear girls and your families. Please always know our doors and hearts are open to you. Love, Charlotte Florence
