Susan "Sue" Ballard left this world on March 9, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 4, 1960, at Fort Campbell, KY, while her dad was stationed there, Sue grew up in Robinson, IL, before the family moved to Palestine when she was 10. She wasted no time making a name for herself-mostly by getting into trouble. (That defiant streak? Straight from her mom.) School wasn't exactly her thing; she'd much rather be working, and work she did. Before most kids were even out of bed, Sue was up making biscuits at Burger Chef, then heading to Palestine High School, where she graduated in 1978. She excelled at softball-her tall frame and relentless drive made her a force in the outfield. Her dad, a military man, made sure she played the game the right way.
After high school, Sue bartended her way across the area, perfecting the art of pouring drinks and putting people in their place (when needed). In 1984, she and her daughter Krystle moved to Huffman, TX, where she managed restaurants, ran an

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