Mildred Ballantyne

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Biography: Mildred K. Ballantyne, of Little Rock died Monday, May 19,2008. A loving mother, grand mother and great-grand mother, she was born November 24, 1939 in Pennsylvania and retired from John Hancock Life Insurance Company after over 30 years of dedicated service working in Michigan, Arkansas and Illinois. Following her retirement from the Hancock Company in 2000 she returned to her adopted state of Arkansas. She was then employed by Pulaski County government until a second retirement in 2005. In addition to being a tireless volunteer in numerous capacities she was very active in Altrusa International, Business and Professional Women and Little Rock Federation of Women's Clubs having served each organization in leadership roles. She was an elder in First Presbyterian Church, Little Rock. She is survived by a son Brian Wagener of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter Wendy Wagener of Hackensack:, New Jersey, a grand daughter Megan Magee of Mechanicsburg, PA, a grandson Justin Wagener of Dillsburg, PA, and a great grandson Landon Magee of Mechanicsburg, PA. She is also survived by brothers Eugene Blake, Robert Blake and Richard Blake and sisters, Ruth Blake and Shirley Ettinger of Dover. PA, Rose Mary Blake of Steelton, PA and Betty Klugh of Dillsburg, PA. A memorial service will be held Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Howard Gordon officiating. Memorials may be made to BP and W Foundation, Altrusa Foundation, or First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Nancy Thompson

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ms Millie was such a lovely lady. She always brought love and laughter to everyone and to everything she did. We will miss her greatly.
Nancy Thompson, Heber Springs BPW

Lucy Kaufman

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie and I served together when she was Arkansas BPW State President and I was Oregon BPW State President. She was a wonderful, giving, and enthusiastic woman who gave over 110 percent in everything she did. Millie's warm heart and generous spirit will be missed by those she left behind.

Lucy Kaufman, BPW Oregon

Denise Tarter

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie was a dear and sweet friend to all. Not only was she a special person, she had a way of making everyone feel special - whether acquaintance or long-time friend. Millie was not a stranger to anyone.

It was common for us to talk on the phone every day, sometimes more than once a day. It will be difficult to keep myself from reaching for the telephone to call Millie.

She had a positive and profound influence on my life and on the lives of countless others. She is one of those unique individuals who comes into and out of your life making you all the better person simply for having known her.

She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Frankie Anderson BPW WA

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was proud to serve with Millie as State president of BPW WA. I will always remember her as a positive, and loving person. She had a way of making you believe that anything you wanted to do you could. She will be missed by all that knew her and remembered for years to come

Frankie Anderson BPW WA

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I servered with Millie as State President BPW and I will always remember her as a very sweet and positive person. She will be missed by all those that knew, loved and respected her.

Anita Auguste

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with Millie's family and friends. I met Millie when we served in 1991-1992 as State Presidents of Business and Professional Women. We called ourselves the TNT's.
Millie stood out, for her ready smile,her kindness in discussions,and the way she made you feel in her presence. I will miss her very much,at National conventions.
Anita Auguste, TNT Arizona

Pat Taylor

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the Family and Friends of Millie,
We share your grief in the loss of our good friend and BPW leader. We are shocked by her sudden death. Yet we know that she is in a better place. May God comfort you and give you peace. Know that Millie will be missed and remembered often. Our prayers are with you.
Pat Taylor
Past State President, Arkansas BPW

margaret fizer

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie was my first contact with BPW in 1988. She was so kind to me and made me feel very much at home at my first BPW meeting. She even treated me to the meal we had that evening. She is a sweetheart who will be missed, but her spirit will be forever with all of us in this life.

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie will be such a loss to everyone who had the pleasure to know her, she will be missed greatly at our BPW State Convention this coming June, but Millie will never be forgotten. She touched our hearts while she was with us and I will keep her memory in my heart always. Sincere sympathy to Millie's family.

Rebecca A. Wilson

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Miss Millie was a wonderful and caring person. She will be missed deeply by everyone who knew her. My deepest sympathy.

Reba Pillow

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

For as long as I have been going to BPW State meetings Millie was there most of the time it will be sad this Convention knowing she has been there for the last time.
My deepest sympathy to her family
Reba Pillow Paragould BPW

Amanda Dickens

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the family of Ms. Millie,

Millie will be missed by so many people. She absolutely touched everyone she met. She was my favorite person at the Clerk's office and I thought that when she retired it would be hard, but losing her in death is even harder. I know that I will see her again someday, and that helps to make it easier. She had a kind heart and was a beautiful person. My prayers are with all of you during this hard time.

With love, John, Amanda, Taylor and Haylee Dickens

Donna Young

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To say Millie was a wonderful person doesn't quite capture the essence of Millie. She was intelligent, fun to be around, fair minded and devoted to her beliefs. She was a champion for women and anyone who needed a "leg up". She was an excellent mentor and role model. She was loveed and will be greatly missed.

CJ Ybarra

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To Miss Millie's family, please know that Miss Millie was such a beautiful person. I was so lucky to have known her. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone that came around her. She always made my day when I saw her. She will be missed by many who worked with her at the Courthouse. Especially Me! Sincerely, CJ

Kaye Talley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie was a wonderful person. I knew her for many years, having met her through BPW. She will truly be missed by many, many people. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your life. Hold on to the fact that you will see her again someday in heaven.

Donna Hopkins

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie was such a devoted member of BPW. She was a mentor and role model for many within our organization. She will be missed by those that knew her and will live on in their memories.

Patsy Walker

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Every Sunday, as I entered the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Millie was usually there at the last pew and we always greeted each other with hugs and kisses. There was something special about Millie--don't know what it was, but I loved her from the moment I met her. It will not be the same on Sunday morning without her. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family as well as our church family.

Mary Beth Sudduth

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie will be missed by her BPW friends. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Mary Beth Sudduth,
AR/BPW PSP 1997-1998

Alice Harkey

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie may be gone from us in physical form, but will remain in the hearts of all knew her. I feel blessed to have known Millie for many years in BPW. Heaven now has another beautiful angel.
My thoughts and prayers are with you---I am so thankful to have had her as a close friend.

Michelle Sexton

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Mille. I worked with her at John Hancock in Little Rock for many years and she was truly remarkable person. I kept in touch with her for a while after I moved to Northwest Arkansas and then gradually lost touch. She meant so much to so many people and she will be missed.

Love,
Michelle Sexton

Delores Hardin

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Millie was a true friend and wonderful mentor. I feel very fortunate to have known her and am glad to know that she lives on in the memories of so many people who loved her.

Lori Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

With Deepest Sympathy and our most Heartfelt Condolences~

Ft. Smith Business & Professional Women

Linda L Passafiume

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the Family of Millie,

Your mother was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all her friends, especially Arkansas BPW Past State Presidents.

Her friend always,
Linda L Passafiume
BPW-AR PSP 2003-04

Mildred Ballantyne

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