Margaret Ballard Inman, 91, formerly of Eldon, MO, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab, Jerseyville, IL.

Margaret was born August 15, 1926, to Charles and Edith (nee Nadler) McDonald, in Kirkwood, MO.  She married Harold Ballard, after his passing, she married Benjamin Inman who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Sandy) Reeves, Bryan, TX, Sandra (Michael) DeSherlia, Grafton, IL, Kenneth (Sandy) Ballard, St. John, MO; daughter-in-law, Melany Ballard, O’Fallon, MO;  fourteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren;  one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edith McDonald; son, Thomas Ballard; two husbands; six sisters.

Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice in Alton, Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation:  Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, MO.

Funeral Service:  Thursday, November 9, 2017, 2:00 pm, Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon, MO.

Clergy:  Rev. John Gibson, Pastor, Eastland Baptist Church, Jerseyville, IL.

Interment:  Eldon City Cemetery.

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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