Babetta Juergens Ballard, 82, of Sallisaw, passed from this life on Dec 30, 2020 in a Ft Smith hospital. She was born on Oct 12, 1938 in Oklahoma City to Winfield and Amelia Hale. She worked for many years as a commercial and advertising artist for the Oklahoma Times Newspaper in Oklahoma City.She is survived by her husband, Johnny Ballard of the home; 3 children, 2 stepchildren; 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. As well as a host of other relatives and friends.Private services will be held at a later date by her family. Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Service, 463505 Hwy 101, Sallisaw. fmfsinc.com