Obituary of Carolyn J. Ballard

Carolyn was born on March 25, 1943 at St. Vincent's hospital, Staten Island, NY to Rose and Sidney Bell. Carolyn was called to rest March 30, 2020 five days after her 77th Birthday. Carolyn attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and was a graduate of St Peter's Girls High School. Carolyn was a psychiatric aide at the former St. Vincent's hospital on Bard Avenue before retiring on 2010. Carolyn is predeceased by her parents Rose and Sidney, a brother Ronald J. Bell. Carolyn loved arts and crafts making bracelets, bowling, ceramics, listening to music from the 60's and 70's especially songs by the Stylistics. Carolyn leaves to mourn her children Eric Collins (Marita), Elena Collins-Gregory (Darren), Jonathan Collins, David Collins (Kathleen), Tara Ballard-Gales (Mark), Christina and Tomika and Tenay Lenoir. Her Grandchildren Alyjah, Jada, David, Kayla, Michael, Jessica, Sidney, Rose, Daria, Drew, Eric Jr., Christopher, Islam, Capri. Sister in law Brenda Bell and a host of nieces and nephews along with Brenda, Imani, Ryan and Kyle. "Rest in Peace "Mom" we Love you"