Lula Belle Ballard

September 7, 1925 - March 22, 2021

Lula Belle Ballard, age 95, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home in Newland. She was born on September 7, 1925 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late John and Mary Mayberry Winkler. Lula Belle was a member of the Stameytown Baptist Church and had worked for IRC in Newland for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and in her garden. Canning was always a joy to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Clarence "Snooks" Ballard; Son, Michael Ballard; Two Infant Daughters, Loretta Ballard, Phyllis Ballard; Great-Granddaughter, Kristina Trivett; Four Sisters, Thelma Louise Townsend, Margie Webb, Ella Mae Winkler, Evelyn Winkler; Brother, Leonard Winkler. Lula Belle leaves behind to cherish her memory Son, Terry (Donna) Ballard of Newland, NC; Daughter, Barbara Trivett of Morganton, NC; Six Grandchildren; Seven Great Grandchildren; Several Great Great Grandchildren; Two Sisters, Pearl Ingram of Morganton, NC, Roberta Boone of Morganton, NC. (Funeral service is private) Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. All guests attending the visitation and service must bring and wear a mask. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Ballard family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Lula Belle and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121