Mary Ballard

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary “Meg” Ballard on January 30, 2026. The daughter of Thomas Griffiths and Mary Griffiths (Robinson), Meg was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 5, 1955. She spent the majority of her life in American Fork, Utah, and graduated from American Fork High. She then attended the University of Utah before leaving to pursue her calling as a special education teacher.

Meg was a committed member of the LDS church and loved people. Aside from the church, she also enjoyed gardening and baking. Her banana bread and dinner rolls were some of her most sought after recipes. Above all else, Meg was most passionate about her beloved chihuahua, Tucker, who was her loyal companion for nearly 15 years.

In 2017, Meg relocated to the Annapolis, MD area where she enjoyed exploring the sights of Washington DC in her free time and spending time with both her family and friends. Meg became like a second mother and grandmother to many in the area was deeply loved in the community. During these years, Meg worked as a bank teller where she adored her colleagues and loved getting to know all her customers.

Meg is survived by her son, Sean Ballard, and daughter-in-law, Anna Glosemeyer.

Memorial services will be held on February 12, 2026 at the American Fork 4th Ward LDS Church, located at 455 East 300 North, American Fork Utah. Visitation will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m.

An additional celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on February 20th, 2026 at the Broadneck Ward LDS Church, located at 1875 Ritchie Highway in Annapolis, MD.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation in Meg’s name.