Jama Ballard Mandrell Obituary

We bid farewell to Jama Ballard Mandrell of Maryville, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 29, 2024 at the age of 79. Jama Ballard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James H. Ballard and Louella Ballard; her brother James Robert Ballard; and her brother-in-law William Richard Grigsby. She is survived by: her children, Ben (Lore Mandrell) of Nolensville, TN, Nancy (Larry Johnson) of Maryville, Pamela (Todd Scott) of Maryville and Caroline (Dustin Wilson) of Knoxville; her grandchildren, Kerrigan Mandrell, Anna Mandrell, Sydney Johnson, Katelyn Scott, Makinley Scott, Taylor Wilson and Leslie Wilson; her sister Sara Carolyn Grigsby of Okeechobee; and her nephews, Robbie Ballard and Bill Grigsby Jr.. She is also survived by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be considered to The Welcome Table or Celebrate Recovery at Maryville 1st United Methodist Church @ 804 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville, TN 37803.