Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

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Wilma Jean Balle, age 89, of Portland passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 in Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  She was born in Portland on November 26, 1934 the daughter of Linley and Ida (Lanning) Walker.  She was married on April 25, 1953 to Nickolis Balle and he passed away on November 29, 2006.  Jean had worked for Beal's Restaurant, Horizon Homes and CTS.  She was a charter member of the New Beginnings Holiness Church.

Surviving are two daughters Jackie Smith (husband Randy) of Portland and Kay Abdulah of Portland, one sister Pat Miller of North Star, Indiana, Five grandchildren Mandi Glassford, Charity Rogers, Makayla Smith, Faisal Abdulah and Hannah Bricker, Five great grandchildren Trinity Glassford, Cooper Glassford, Deric Coons, Benjamin Rogers and Colby Abdulah.  She was preceded in death by her siblings Bill Walker, Fred Walker, Mable Holcomb, Margaret Smith, Inez Motter, Helen Wood, Barbara Burkett and Esther Burkey.

A memorial service will be held Friday April 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM with Pastor Randy Smith presiding.  Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to New Beginnings Holiness Church.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com