A family gathering for Linda Ballard, 65, of Needville, TX, will be held at 12 Noon on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at her home in Needville, TX. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017, in Plainview, TX.

She was born Linda Joyce Oglesby on January 2, 1952, in Brawley, CA, to J.C. Oglesby and Joe Ann Sublett Oglesby. After a lengthy illness, she passed away November 6, 2017, in Houston, TX. She grew up in Plainview, TX. Linda enjoyed many kinds of arts and crafts, including making jewelry, painting, knitting, and making beautiful, elaborate wedding cakes. She was a member of the Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, Lodge #151.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. Oglesby and Joe Ann Woolverton; two sisters, Judy McLean and Gwen Foster.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Ballard, of Needville, TX; 2 sons, Ray Ballard and David Ballard, both of Needville, TX; daughter, Rhonda Jurek and husband, Tommy, of Needville, TX; 11 Grandchildren, Tiffany Ballard, Johnny Ballard, Brandon Ballard, KaSahra Kirk, Michael Hester, Kayla Hester, Kimberley Hester, Kevin Jurek, Amber Jurek, Orion Ballard, and Aiden Ballard; 9 Great Grandchildren; brother, Tony Woolverton and wife, Judy, of Sunrise Beach, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Memorials may be given in her memory to American Diabetes Association, 7670 Woodway Dr, Suite #230, Houston, TX 77063, or to Colon Cancer Alliance at ccalliance.org, or to MD Anderson Colon Cancer Research at mdanderson.org.

Condolence messages may be written for the family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.