Marlena Lynn Ballard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marlena Lynn Ballard of South Bend, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 3, 2025 at the age of 58. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Marlena find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She is survived by: her parents, Larry Ballard and Vicki Ballard (Bailey); her sister Traci Andrade (Ballard); her brother-in-law Miguel Andrade; her nephew Lawrence Andrade; her stepmother Linda Ballard; her stepsiblings, Shane Schrader and Michele Schrader; her niece Shalee Schrader; and her pets, Boots and Kai.
