Betty Jean Boone Ballard

Betty Jean Boone Ballard, 87 of Bardstown, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 after a long life of service to God, family and many friends.  She was a proud graduate and alumni of St. Catherine in New Haven and a great supporter of St. Joseph Church and Bethlehem High School.  She enjoyed interacting with the public in jobs with the Nelson County Circuit Clerk and as bookkeeper for BGH Dean's Milk Distributorship.  Her hobbies included all family sporting events, concerts at the community park and keeping friends and family informed on local news.  Affectionately known as Hamburger Helper, she never met a stranger nor forgot a single detail gleaned from a conversation.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Elmer "Hamburger" Ballard; her parents, Joseph Ramey Boone and Christina Bea Bryan Boone; siblings, Joseph Adrian Boone, Mary Irene (Wally) Bowling, Anna Rose (Bill) Bowling and Joseph Leland (Shirley) Boone.

She is survived by her four sons, John (Debbi) Ballard, Jim (Cindy) Ballard, Joseph B. Ballard and Jeff (Shawn) Ballard all of Bardstown; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Cole, Connor, Sara, Annie, Jack and Beatrice Ballard and Patrick Waskom; two great-grandchildren, Jillian and Luke; sister, Wanda (Charlie) Boone Downs.  along with many wonderful nieces, nephews and much loved extended family.

Her Memorial Mass will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with inurnment at St. Joseph Cemetery.  Rev. Terry Bradshaw will be officiating.  Visitation will be from 3 till 8 P.M. Thursday, February 9, 2023 and 9 till 10:15 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2023 at Barlow Funeral Home.  A prayer service will held at 6 P.M. Thursday.  

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Catherine's School in New Haven, St. Joseph Church or Bethlehem High School. 

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