Mary E. Ballard

March 20, 1956 - January 29, 2021

BALLARD, Mary E. Age 64, of Waynesville and formerly of West Chester, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at her residence. Friendly, caring, and outgoing, Mary was always concerned with the well-being of others. With an adventurous spirit and a love for the outdoors, Mary greatly enjoyed biking, hiking, kayaking, and white water rafting. Kayaking trips to Washington State and white water rafting trips to Oregon and West Virginia were some of her favorites, but the regular biking trips on the Little Miami Scenic Trail and kayaking and hiking Caesar Creek Lake were also a thrill. She was close with her sister and her adventure trips always included special family time with her. A trip to Hawaii that involved her daughters was also a favorite time of her life. Her other hobby included vegetable and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2013; one sister Janet Himmelspach; and brother-in-law Irvin Wolfe. She is survived by three daughters Andrea Adkins, Jennifer (Eric) Knabb, and Stephanie (Johnny) Salinas; several grandchildren; her sister Patricia Wolfe; and brother-in-law Andy Himmelspach. Private family services will be scheduled in the coming days. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville is serving the family. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.