Mary K. Mary Ballance

Mary Katherine Ballance January 26, 1946 – January 4, 2019 Mary K. Ballance, 72 of Wilson passed away Friday. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Mary K. is survived by her husband, James Franklin “Frankie” Ballance of the home; her sons, Samuel “Sam” Cooper Ballance and wife, Jodi of Morrisville and C.W. Ballance and wife, Meghan of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Breanna Ballance, Roan Wachowicz, Liam Ballance, Lukas Ballance and Mia Ballance and her brother, Charles William “Bill” Dietze and partner, Donna Dove of Lewisville. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Transitions Hospice of Wake County and the staff of Zebulon House Alzheimer’s Unit for the loving care and support they gave Mary K. In lieu of flowers please consider a charity of one’s choice in Mary K.’s memory. Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.