Obituary of Rachél Rejoyce Ballard

Rachél Rejoyce Ballard, 42, wife of James Ballard, passed away on November 8, 2021 in Wilmore, KY. Rachél was born in Wenatchee, Washington on April 1, 1979 to David and Sarah Manke. She was a Nurse Practitioner with the UK Kentucky Clinic and the clinic at Asbury University. She was a member of Generations Community Church in Nicholasville, KY. Rachél also served with World Gospel Mission in Wilmore, KY with Asbury University students. As the “campus mom,” Rachél spent many days drinking coffee with students talking about life and cooking dinner for 150 students weekly at WGM’s Sunday night ministry called Global Café. She was beloved by all who knew her because of her warm smile, amazing hospitality, and quick wit.

In addition to her husband Rachél is survived by her son, Joshua Ballard; her sisters, Jessica Zielinkski, and Danielle Manke; and her parents, David Manke, and Sarah Manke.

Rachél was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Manke; and her maternal grandparents Rev. Albert and Elaine Gackle of Richland, WA.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 PM at Asbury University in Hughes Auditorium.

Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Rachél to the Africa Gospel Church Baby Centre in Kenya through World Gospel Mission. Rachél loved the ministry and working with the children.