Jean Ilene Ballenger Black
December 22, 1943 - August 2, 2019
Jean Ilene Ballenger Black, age 75, of Sumiton, AL passed away August 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marlen and Margree Morgan Ballenger and her brother-in-law, Bill Siewert. Ilene is survived by her husband of 42 years, Sam Black; sisters, Elaine Siewert and Joyce (Tom) Washington; 1 niece and 5 nephews. Ilene was an educator for 34 years. She was a teacher at T.S. Boyd Elementary School then served as principal of Sumiton Elementary/Middle School for 17 years. Ilene was a member of Sumiton Church of God. She had a great love for flowers which was evident in her beautiful landscape designs. Funeral Services will be held at Sumiton Church of God Sunday, August 4, 2019. Visitation from 2:30 – 4:00 pm with the funeral service beginning at 4:00 pm. Interment will be in New Horizon Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:00 am. Online condolences can be made at Newhorizonmemorial.com. New Horizon Funeral Home Directing.
Jean Ilene Ballenger Black, age 75, of Sumiton, AL passed away August 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marlen and Margree Morgan Ballenger and her brother-in-law, Bill Siewert. Ilene is survived by her husband of 42 years, Sam... View Obituary & Service Information