Clemmie Lee Ballard-- a native and resident of Mobile born December 4, 1947 departed this life Friday, November 7, 2008 at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband William Ballard Jr., sister and brother. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, William III and Kenyatta (Treska) and daughter, Crystal Ballard devoted mother, Eliza Taylor, brother, V.R. Vaughan, all of Mobile, sister, Ann Taylor, Columbus, OH., eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, neighbors and friends two devoted, Pastor Georgia Bason and Geraldine Henderson. Her remains will lie in state at Small's Mortuary Friday, November 14, 2008 from 1-8pm and Saturday, November 15, 2008 after 9am until the 11am funeral hour Bethlehem Christian Center, 71 Thompson Blvd. Chickasaw, Bishop James Baker, Pastor Elder Kenyatta Ballard officiating minister. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Shelton Beach Rd. Dignified and professional services entrusted to Small's Mortuary 950 S. Broad St. Mobile, AL 36603.