Nan McLeod Ballas' Obituary
On May 27, 2023, Nan McLeod Ballas, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, Texas.
Nan was born on October 7, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Lois and Carl H. Bodine. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Honeycutt Bodine, father Carl H. Bodine, brother Rex Bodine, and son-in-law Jonathan Pankrez.
Nan was a longtime employee of the City of Dallas, working as a clerical supervisor at the Walnut Hill Public Library, which perfectly fit with her love of books.
Nan is survived by her life partner Larry Palmore of Dallas, children Stephen Wood (Lacey) of Melbourne Beach, FL, Audra McLeod Pankrez of Delray Beach, Florida; six grandchildren Joel Pankrez (Jordan), Ryan Bachstein, Kenneth Bachstein (Sydney), Stephanie Wood, Shane Pankrez, and Evan Pankrez, and one great-grandson Silas Wood. She is also survived by her sister Patsy Bodine Petty.
A private family celebration service will be scheduled at a later date.
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