Lorene Ballenger

Mrs. Marquerite Lorene Ballenger, age 93 passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Birmingham, AL. Lorene was born, April 15, 1927 in Birmingham, AL to Jimmie Ray and R.B. Ray. She is survived by her beloved children, a daughter, Diane B. Hardman and a son, Curtis Ballenger, a loving grandson, Darren Hardman and his wife, Dawn and a cherished great granddaughter, Drew Hardman. Lorene is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Merle Ballenger her mother, Jimmie Chapman Ray and her father, R.B. Ray. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 20 beginning at 11:00 am followed with a Chapel Service at 12:00 noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL, burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville.