JODY JEAN BALLINGER

Jody Jean Ballinger, 54, of Rayville, MO died at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home.

Jody was born on October 7, 1961 in North Kansas City, MO to Gene and Sharon (Keith) McClain. She married Brian Ballinger of Lawson, MO on January 20, 1979. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors besides her parents and husband include; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremie and Mandi Ballinger of Kansas City, MO; one sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Scott Crall of Liberty, MO; 3 grandchildren, Payton, Dalton and Nolan Ballinger; four nieces, twins Halee Hendley and Hannah Baxley, Brynn Crall and Malia Fairchild; and one grandniece, Ellianna O'Conor.

Jody worked for Eddie Pickett Auction Service for the last 8 years. She was also involved in concessions for other auction companies for several years.  Jody loved her family dearly. Her hobbies included buying, selling and trading fire arms with her husband, in her younger years she enjoyed raising, showing and racing American Quarter Horses. She was a member and custodian of the Siloam Spring Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs. Jody lived in the Rayville area most of her life.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Head for the Cure Foundation.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Siloam Spring Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, MO. Visitation will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Crowley Cemetery near Rayville following the services. Online condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com