Melissa Jeannine Ballard

Melissa was raised in the country in Morgan Hill. She loved cats and horses. During her childhood, she was a Brownie, a ballerina, a piano player and an altar server. She played volleyball and rode horses. She enjoyed slumber parties with friends and making cookies with mom. Later she took up the guitar and played and sang with others and even had a couple of gigs in a few coffee shops. She traveled with friends and family to places like Hawaii, France, England, Italy, Canada and many US states. As she grew older, she was able to use her technology and people skills in many of her job positions. Her selfless nature and giving heart were well known to friends and family. She was always there for many people during their trials and tribulations. If not expressed openly, her love of God shone through in her good works for others when volunteering in several organizations. Nothing can replace the love she showed to so many people. She leaves her mother Sandra and stepdad Patrick Curran, brother Timothy Ballard, Godparents Dave and Paula Flores, Aunt Lori Flores. Ballard and Curran relatives and many cousins and friends. Melissa will join her dad Rodney Ballard, grandparents Abe and Aida Flores, and Wayne and Ola Ballard in their heavenly home. She will be gone but always in our hearts. Celebration of Life Mass will be held on October 3rd at 11:00AM in St. Catherine of Alexandria Church 17400 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, CA.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · September 29, 2022