Funeral services for Elizabeth will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. Public visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, following the funeral services. Memorial contributions may be directed in Elizabeth’s name to her family which will be later designated elsewhere. For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Elizabeth and her family.

Elizabeth Ballard was born on October 24, 1938, in Seymour, Iowa, the daughter of Ernie and Marie (Roberts) Ballard. She was raised and educated in the Seymour School District where she attended school through the 12th grade. Elizabeth was a hard working woman, dedicating over 25 years of her working life with the Iowa Veterans Home in the Linen and Laundry department. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her dog: Angel.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Pam Schoenhut, of Montour, IA, Jean Baker, of Tama, IA and Kendall (Marlys) Moore, of Gladbrook, IA; step-children: Beverly, Susie and Missy; 13 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Raymond Mitchell; daughter: Joan Otten; son: Kip Moore; two sisters; one brother: Edwin Ballard, of Newton, IA and two dogs: Mickey and Ms. Willow.