Evalena Ballard

YUKON, OK - It is with great sadness that the family of Evalena Florene Ballard announces her passing. Evalena, of Yukon, OK, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 16, 2021 at the age of 100 years old. She was born on September 27, 1920 to Herbert and Vernessa Clagg in Lindsay, OK. On November 24, 1934 she married the love of her life, Alvin Ephraim Ballard. They were happily married for 65 years and had 3 children together- Dale, Louise, and Loretta. They raised their family in a loving Christian home. Evalena was a devoted mother and set an example for the future generations to lead a life of service to the Lord and family. She had a servant’s heart, full of love and compassion for all. Evalena loved to cook for, and be surrounded by, her family. She made sure no one ever left her house hungry! She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert C. and Vernessa (Vawter) Clagg, husband Alvin E. Ballard, brothers Isaac, Phillip, and David Clagg, and sister Naomi Henderson. She is survived by her sisters Lillian Murray and Anna Baker, both from Wayne, OK; children, Louise Beasler, Bethany OK, Loretta Zigler, and Dale Ballard from Yukon OK; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. A Viewing for Evalena Florene Ballard will be held on Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Ingram, Smith & Turner Mortuary in Yukon. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Yukon Cemetery in Yukon, Oklahoma. To order flowers or send condolences to the family please visit Evalena’s page on IngramSmithTurner.com