Georgia Lauren Ballard, 52, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born June 19, 1973, in Lindsborg, the daughter of Kenneth D. and Wanda L. Barnes Stull. She was a 1991 graduate of Inman High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Friends University.
Georgia most recently worked as an SVP in Lending at Citizen’s State Bank, McPherson. She had previously worked at American Ag Credit. She also served as treasurer for the Inman High School PTO. Georgia was a member of Buhler Mennonite Church and was very strong in her faith. Her family and hanging with friends were most important to her.
She married Brian Ballard on August 5, 1995, at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. He survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Jesse and Drew; two daughters, Marlee and Micah, all of the home; her mother, Wanda Stull, Medicine Lodge; and a brother, Michael Stull, Lake City.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5–7 PM at Buhler Mennonite Church. A private burial will be held. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Buhler Mennonite Church.
The services will be live streamed on the church’s YouTube channel, which can be reached by going to: https://www.buhlerchurch.com/livestream.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family (Brian Ballard) for the children’s education and Ballard medical expenses or to the Buhler Mennonite Church.
Inman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message for the family, visit: www.inmanfh.com.