Patti Davis Ballard

BALLARD, Patti D. (nee Davis), age 73, of Oakwood passed away, Monday, August 6, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born August 15, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH, Patti graduated from Seven Hills Academy. Patti attended Pine Manor College in Massachusetts and the University of Cincinnati. She was a successful business woman, working for the Cincinnati Symphony, during which time she had the opportunity to travel all over the world. Patti was co-owner of Servati's Bakery, (what is now Ashley's Bakery in Oakwood). She was the first to carry Graeter's Ice Cream in Dayton. Patti later began a business called International Countertrade in which she bartered products with other countries and became an expert and national speaker in the field. Patti's true love was her volunteerism in many local charities and organizations, which among others included the Junior League, Dayton Children's Hospital, The Little Exchange, Dayton Art Institute, and 100 Women Strong. She organized major events such as Dayton Riverfest, Cha-Cha, and St. Paul's Capital Campaign, Every Member Canvas, and Rummage Sale. Patti was also a long time member of Dayton Country Club. A fabulous cook, she was famous for her parties and loved spending time with friends and family. Patti was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Dorothy Davis, and husband, Charles "Chuck" Ballard, Jr., to whom she was married for 39 years. Patti is survived by her daughters, Brittany L. Ballard and Tracey B. (Travis) Tangeman; granddaughter, Bryn Elizabeth; god-daughter, Susan Simrall (Rob) Regan and their three children, Davis, Patrick and Eleanor; cousin, Judy (Earl) Pritchard and their two sons, David and Scott; and her many loving friends whom she thought of as family. The family will greet friends on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 81 N. Main Street, Centerville, OH. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 W. Dixon Ave., Oakwood, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity, Development Department, 3534 Linden Ave., Dayton, OH 45410; Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420; Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, 31 Wyoming St., Dayton, OH 45409; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 West Dixon Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419; and Stivers School for the Arts c/o The Seedling Foundation, P.O. Box 1858, Dayton, OH 45401.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429