Sorry to read about your loss -- I was Ray and Mary McGuin's Daughter -- went to school with Donnie and knew Blanche as well.

Goldie and familey I am so sorry to hear about your loss. When I think about your mother I remember the jelly she made and her concern that Daniel was always to skinny. Liz

The Eastern Red Cedar , Native to this Land we call Tsenahcommacah, stands like a sentinel. Witnessing all that passes. All that transpires. Holding many stories. The Cedar's size does not tell its age nor its Wisdom. Alice Young Ballard for 95 and three quarters years stood like the Mighty Cedar. The blood of the Patawomecks coursed her veins.In her time she knew what it was to have to keep that secret, except from her Family. Our thanks be to

The Eastern Red Cedar , Native to this Land we call Tsenahcommacah, stands like a sentinel. Witnessing all that passes. All that transpires. Holding many stories. The Cedar's size does not tell its age nor its Wisdom. Alice Young Ballard for 95 and three quarters years stood like the Mighty Cedar. The blood of the Patawomecks coursed her veins.In her time she knew what it was to have to keep that secret, except from her Family. Our thanks be to Ahone that she lived to see the recognition of the Patawomecks. For her Patawomeck Family it was the Highest of High Honors that we were blessed by her presence, to celebrate that event.That it came in her time must have seemed as if the World had been reborn. When Cedars fall to the Mighty Wind, mortals may forget where they stood. The Creator does not.Alice Young Ballard has fallen to the Mighty Wind of Time. The Creator will not forget. Neither will her Patawomeck Brothers and Sisters. Hold her close, Ahone.

Grandma Ballard will be truly missed. I never got to spend a whole lot of time with her, but the times I did I enjoyed and feel truly blessed I met such a strong and wonderful woman. My condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss. What a great mom! The devotion of her children during her last days was heart warming and a testimony of a loving, caring person.My only regret was that I did not know her better.