Rocky Mount - Bonnie Caskey Ballard, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. She was born on February 22, 1932 in Mecklenburg County to the late David and Rosa Mauney Caskey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Megan Ballard.
Bonnie was a long-time member of Church of the Good Shepherd. She was a graduate of UNC and a retired school teacher of the Nash Rocky Mount School System.
Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Yvonne Ballard Freeman and husband, Tim of Nashville; sons, Jack Donald Ballard, II and wife, Page of Flagstaff, AZ, Henry David Ballard of Lawrenceville, PA; sister, Sandra Lineberger of Mt. Holly, NC; brother, Doug Caskey of St. Louis, MO; and grandson, Jack Donald Ballard, III of Phoenix, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Friends of Hospice, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Church of the Good Shepherd, 231 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Autumn Care for their love and care shown to Bonnie. Also, thank you to Hospice of Nash General for their compassionate and dedicated care.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 7/5, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I had your Mom as a teacher from 1st to 5th grade at Nashville Elementary from 1978 to 1982. She was a wonderful teacher, firm but fair, and always looks for ways to challenge us and make it interesting at the same time. I have very fond memories of being in her classroom, and I know she was very much a part of the reason why I loved school and ended up being the person I am today. Please know that your family is in my prayers and God’s Peace be with you. Kindest regards, Monika Moore