Prudence A. "Prudy" Ballard, 88, of Jacksonville, IL passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at her home.

She was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Edward V. and Frances (Shelton) Moy. She married Daniel R. Ballard and he preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2010.

She is survived by her son, Rocky (Sandy) Ballard of Jacksonville; her daughter, Robyn (Mike) Halsey of Frederick, CO; five grandchildren, Brady (Gina) Ballard of Corpus Christi, TX, Brianne Ballard (David Hoots) of Auburn, Brett Ballard of Portland, OR, Danielle (Nick) Halsey-Birch of Indianapolis, IN, and Sean (Cynthia) Halsey of Berthoud, CO; and two great grandchildren, Dashiell Ballard and Hannah Ballard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Dan Moy.

Mrs. Ballard was a 1954 graduate of Jacksonville High School and then attended MacMurray College. She had worked at Famous Barr in Springfield before working and retiring from the State of Illinois. She was an active member of Central Christian Church, and volunteered at the Jacksonville Salvation Army, the Citizen's Police Academy, and at the Gift Shop at Passavant Area Hospital. Prudy enjoyed gardening, antique shopping, and playing cards, and she especially enjoyed socializing and attending various community events.

A visitation will be held 10:30 a.m.-12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, followed by a graveside service at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Central Christian Church. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.