Tiffany Ballard (49) and her twin sister Tammy Rice (49) committed suicide on the same day
Published: Jun 02, 2014 @ 1:57 AM
Tiffany Ballard (49)
Date: Apr 14, 2014
Suicide by: Undetermined
Location: Springfield, Missouri
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Tiffany Jean Ballard, age 49, born on September 5, 1964, passed away on April 14, 2014. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ordell and La Vonda Akre. Tiffany grew up in Clarkfield, Minnesota. She resided in Nixa, Missouri where she met her husband of 18 years, Robert Ballard and raised their four children; Brandon Thomas, Elora Ballard, Collin Bettis, and Brittany Ballard.
Tiffany was very active with her family and children. She was very proud of her family. Some of her favorite pastimes included; attending band and cheerleading events, holidays with family, cooking Norwegian dishes, her class reunions, countless vacations, and traveling with family. Tiffany was a tireless mother, wife, and a selfless friend to all who knew her.
Tiffany is survived by her parents Ordell and Betty Akre, Lavonda Akre, grandmother Gladys Winge, mother and father-in-laws Lena and Larry Ballard, Sister Vicky Mosher, Brother Brian Akre, 4 children, 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, brother and sister-in-laws, aunts and uncles.
Visitation and services will be held at Greenlawn East Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri on Saturday April 26, 2014, grave side service to follow. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers please make donations to Children's Memorial Fund through Liberty Bank.
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