
of Quitman, AR
July 25, 1961 - October 25, 2025
Laura Shannon Ballard-Penn, 64, of Quitman went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was born July 25, 1961 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Harold and Imogene (Campbell) Penn.  Laura was a member of Howard General Baptist Church for over 20 years. She was an avid football fan and loved her MSU Bulldogs, Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs. Laura enjoyed spending time with her family and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister. 
Laura is survived by her husband of 30 years, Donnie Ballard; son, Nicholas Ballard and sisters, Ramona Tyler and Andrea (Gene) Walker. 
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Funeral Service will begin on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:00PM at Howard General Baptist Church in Quitman, Arkansas. Burial will be at Lancaster Cemetery in Strawberry, Arkansas at 3:00PM. 
	
	
							  


 
															
																	  Donnie and Nick, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort during this time of heartbreak.