Ellen “Midge” Pawling, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.
She was born on November 2, 1943, to Fielding and Hazel (Harris) Ballard in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married Alvin R. Pawling on August 29, 1971.
Midge enjoyed having a good time, she was always smiling, laughing and cracking jokes. She could be seen dancing down the aisles in grocery stores and just enjoying life.
She grew up playing baseball, basketball and volleyball. As an adult, she was the biggest wrestling fan around, whether watching on the television or in person.
She loved spending time with her family, especially if her son-in-law Leroy was cooking his ham-n-beans. She was a devoted grandmother to her beloved grandson, Andrew, who was the apple of her eye.
Midge was a feisty firecracker of a woman, and she always told others, “I said what I meant, meant what I said, so don’t argue.” Her loved ones will forever cherish her fiery spirit.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fielding and Hazel; brother, William Ballard; sisters, Shirley Best and Vera Pelzman; and her grand-dog, Rosie.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Alvin; daughter, Susie Burson (Leroy Jackson), grandson, Andrew Jackson, all of St. Joseph, MO; sisters, Georgia Abbott (Jerry) of Dekalb, MO and Hazel Hall of St. Joseph, MO; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
