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Joan Ballinger Obituary
Joan Joyce Ballinger, the youngest of 12 children of Frances Irene and Harry Thomas Ballinger, was born and raised In Alton, Il. She met and married the love of her life, Sherman Morrissette, in Chicago Illinois in 1959 and they became the parents of 2 daughters Jacqueline Elaine Morrissette and Sharon Elizabeth Morrissette. Joan departed life September 29, 2020. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Sherman in 2012. She is survived by her daughters Jackie and Sharon, her grandchildren Mark Andre and Zoe and her brother Ronnie Ballinger and sister Carol Ballinger Johnson and many loving nieces and nephews.
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Teri Ballinger Whitten
January 22, 2026
Hi Sharon and Jackie this is Teri Ballinger Whitten I´m your cousin I just wanted to let you both know that I just found out about Aunt Joann and Uncle Sherman you both have my Heartfelt Condolences
Nancy Irving Sarman
November 21, 2020
I will miss you Aunt Joan. You always made me laugh. May Jackie and Sharon find comfort in memories of you.
Marian Jones
November 21, 2020
Aunt Joan will be remembered for her love of family and her sense of humor. She will be greatly missed. Condolences with Love Always, Suggie
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November 18, 2020
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
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