Melissa Ballard Jackson, born 8-19-85, passed 8-29-17. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was the daughter of Charles Ballard and Donna Evans. Preceded in death by grandfather Charles Ballard Sr. Gene and Sally Crawford, Valeria and Brittany Ballard, daughters of Berlin Ballard and CC & Sharon, daughters of Hugh and Nancy Ballard; several aunts & uncles. Survived by husband McEvoy Jackson, sons Isaiah-Zack, Darius little Mac Marcus Brandon Jackson; daughters Breonna Alexis Mariah, Shaterry Charles (CJ); sister, Tiffany Ballard and Emily, Destiny and son, Landon Ballard; grandmother, Wanda Ballard; stepsister Terronda Jones; uncles Denver and Courtney Ballard, Hugh and Nancy Ballard; several aunts, uncles and cousins; special aunt, Teresa Limburg. Pallbearers Hugh Ballard, Clarence Harris, Isiah Ballard, Chris Ballard, Josh Ballard and Rick Evans. Funeral service 7pm Tuesday at Loudon Funeral Home, with Rev. Phillip Thompson officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, at Cedar Valley Cemetery for 11:00 am graveside service. The family will receive friends 5pm - 7pm Tuesday, prior to the funeral service. Loudon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.loudonfuneralhome.net