Thursday, May 26, 2011

Marie Anne Ballard, SCN


Marie Anne Ballard, SCN, 81, a native of Bardstown, Ky., died at Nazareth Motherhouse, on May 26, 2011. She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 63 years.

Sister Marie Anne served in elementary education as both teacher and principal in Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Maryland for 43 years. In Louisville, Sister taught at St. Agnes School from 1962-66, and at Holy Family School from 1982-84. Sister Marie Anne served in health care at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, Tenn., as patient and family advocate from 1994-2004. During her years at the Motherhouse, Sister served in Community Service as a driver.

Survivors include a brother, Leslie Ballard, Jr. of Bardstown, Ky., nieces and nephews, and her religious community.