Saturday, November 29, 2014

Mary Madolene (Ballard) Amos Obituary

Born: Fri., Jan. 8, 1932
Died: Thu., Nov. 27, 2014

Private Family Service
Location: Russell Cemetery Born: Fri., Jan. 8, 1932

   Mary Madolene (Ballard) Amos was born January 8, 1932 in Humeston, IA. She left this world on November 27, 2014 to join family and friends in heaven. She was raised on a farm south of Chariton and resided in the Chariton area most of her life. After retirement in 2006; she moved to Des Moines to be closer to family. 
   She held various jobs including healthcare at Chariton Hospital and Chariton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was always working; whether it was inside or outside her home. Mary was a devoted mother and caregiver for her husband and several friends. Her house was always immaculate. She loved to bake and cook to share with others. She also enjoyed her flower gardens and a well kept lawn. 
   She was preceded in death by her parents; Charlie and Velma Ballard, her husband; Walter Amos, her sister; Darlene McFadden, her twin sister; Margaret Boston, brothers; Millard Smith and Skip Hellyer. Children; Judy Thompson, Lorilee Davis, Melvin Dwayne, Mary Louise, and Homer Boston. 
   She is survived by daughter Janice (Robert) Sorrells, Haughton, LA, son Marvin (Kate Worsley) Boston, Sacramento, CA, daughter Marilee Davis, Des Moines, IA, son Leland (Michelle Miller) Davis II, Des Moines, IA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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