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Elaine Ballard, 90, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, with her family by her side, at her home in McLeansboro, Illinois. Elaine was born September 16, 1931 in McLeansboro, IL to Elmo and Sarah (Taylor) Weaver. She married Edgar L. Ballard on December 27, 1947 and he preceded her in death. Elaine had many jobs during her lifetime. She was a home maker and helped her father with farming. She also worked as a clerk for the Hamilton County Treasurer's office for over ten years, and she late...