Lucy Marie Ballard, age 67 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at U of L Hospital as a result of a stroke.  She was born February 28, 1955, in Marion County to the late Charles William and Marie Martina Mattingly Brown.  She was a former employee of Citizens National Bank in Lebanon with more than 20 years of service.  She was a devoted Catholic and a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church.  She enjoyed her grandchildren and spending time with family.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Joseph I. Ballard; one daughter, Kimberly Marie Brussell (Robbie) of Danville; two grandchildren, Braylee and Blake; seven siblings, Billy Brown (Pat) of Lebanon, Rosemary Dawson (Ken) of Prospect, Linda Sue Smith (Charlie) of Springfield, Benita Hamilton (Danny) of Louisville, Betty Lou Mudd (Mike) of Springfield, Joey Brown (Lina) of Saint Louis, Missouri and John Patrick Brown (Simone) of Bardstown.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Lucy Marie Ballard will be held at 10 am Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto.  Rev. Richard Goodin will officiate.  Her burial will follow in Saint Charles Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 6 pm.

Pallbearers are John Brown, Billy Brown, Joey Brown, Greg Smith, Blake Brussell and Mike Nusbaum.