Annie Mae Ballard

September 16, 1930 - June 4, 2020

Annie Mae Ballard was born on September 16, 1930 in Belcher, LA to Laura Presintine and Jimmie Ballard. After her father died, her mother remarried Willie Jones, who raised Annie as his own. She spent her childhood in Belcher LA, and attended Belcher High School. Annie’s family moved to Dallas, TX in 1945 and later they moved to Shamrock Tx, where she would sing for churches and community events with her family. In November of 1963, the family moved to Richmond, CA, where she joined Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church and served faithfully until she became too ill to attend. Annie worked for over 50 years in housekeeping before retiring to care for her mother and aunt. Miss Annie, as she was affectionately called, was generous and kind - she would give you the clothes off her back. Annie loved to cook, and made elaborate breakfasts and dinners for family and friends. Family was important to Annie; she loved preparing meals for the whole family for the holidays and taking care of her grandchildren. Annie loved the Lord, and she loved her church, where she faithfully served in many capacities. Over the years, she taught Sunday School, served as Choir President, Financial Secretary, and was on the Mother Board. Annie was a passionate reader, but the book she loved reading the most was her Bible. Annie was also a lifelong learner, and loved studying history and nature. She also enjoyed watching game shows with her grandchildren. Annie is preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, sister and son-in-love. Annie leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Laura Young, of Reston, VA, and Vickie (Calvin) Fowler, of Suisun City, CA; four grandchildren: Missy Green, Marla Harvey, Brandon James, and Robyn Young; eight great grandchildren: Misha Green, Jerdaile Green, Jarelle Peters, Sologne Patterson, Jason James, Jeremiah James, Anna Belle Harvey, and Nia James; nine great great grandchildren: Maliyah, LaMaine, Ma’Kiyah, Niko, Niki, Larelle, Blessing, Asia, and Yvette; and a host of relatives and friends.