Elizabeth Bowden Ballard

Elizabeth Bowden Ballard, better known as Bess, 91, wife of the late Claude Elmore Ballard and a resident of Willis Wharf, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her residence. A native of Cape Charles, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Bowden and the late Lorena Dunton Bowden. She was an officer of Ballard Brothers Fish Company, manager of Cherrystone Campgrounds Store, the first President of Broadwater Parents Association, Past Worthy Matron and Member of Order of the Eastern Star Northampton Chapter #2, and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Jane Carol Ballard of Richmond, VA, Claudia B. Ballard and her husband, Bruce, of Willis Wharf; a grandson, Christopher B. Ballard of Willis Wharf, and a special caretaker, Donna Warren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Paul E. Bowden, Alton J. Bowden, and John N. Bowden. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Doughty Funeral Home with Reverend L.Raymond McGarr officiating. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 488, Exmore, VA 23350 or to S.P.C.A. Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.