Barbara Jean Ballinger

February 7, 1931 - October 25, 2019

Barbara Jean Ballinger, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 25, 2019, at her residence with her loving husband by her side. She was born February 7, 1931, in Hamblen County, TN and resided in Kingsport most of her life. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Mrs. Ballinger was a second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School for over thirty years and a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Van R. Campbell. Those left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of sixty-three years, Alvin Ballinger; son, Jeff Ballinger; grandchildren, Allie Ballinger and Ian Ballinger; great-grandchildren, Ellie Horton and Estin Horton; brother, David Campbell. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 1:30-2:30 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:30 pm with Pastor Rick Meade officiating. The Committal Service will immediately follow in the chapel. Barbara will be entombed in the Meditation Mausoleum at Oak Hill Memorial Park. The family extends their sincere gratitude to Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care of Barbara. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com The care of Barbara Jean Ballinger and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.