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Wilma Jean LAND BALLEW

Dawson County (aka Lamesa) Cemetery
Dawson County,
Texas

1933-2014

*Photo, courtesy of Ruth Teal

*Obituary
Funeral services for Wilma Jean Ballew, 81, of Lamesa will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Church with Jerry Walton officiating. Interment will follow in Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, May 26, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home.

Jean passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Lubbock. She was born February 6, 1933 in Hunt County, Texas to Tillman and Estella (Hamsley) Land. She married Jess Ballew October 24, 1953 in Lovington, NM. He preceded her in death in 1996; they were married 43 years. Jean was known for ironing for the public. She was a faithful member at Faith Temple Church where she was very involved and played multiple musical instruments. She was thoughtful of others and spent time praying for them.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bennett of Lamesa; sisters, Stella Martin of Garland, and Dorotha Simmons and husband, H.N. of Lake Sam Rayburn; grandchildren, Toby Davis, Lonny Sparks, and Sunny Brown all of San Angelo; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, Vickie Boone and husband, Steven of Lamesa, and Trecia Nichols and husband, Michael of Lubbock; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Delores Sparks; son, Gary Ballew; sisters, Jewel Mathis, Lillie Heartfield, Mable Southerland, Annie Densmore, and Irene Martin; and brothers, Elmer Land, and Henry Land. The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. To send condolences online, please visit www.branonfuneralhome.com.
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Submitted: 2/6/22 • Approved: 2/6/22 • Last Updated: 2/9/22 • R487497-G487496-S3

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