Elizabeth Jane Green Ballenger of Anderson, SC, 97, passed away on November 14, 2015. She was the widow of Richard Smiley Ballenger (Dick) and the only daughter of the late John Clifton Green and the late Jessie Geer Green. Mrs. Ballenger was predeceased by six older brothers; William Geer, John Clifton, Jack Lewis, Charles Arthur, Frederick Eugene, and Harold Alexander Green. Following a private family committal service at Old Silver Brook Cemetery, a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 1:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Chennault Parlor. A faithful and long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Ballenger attended Queens College and Anderson College. Her younger years were spent growing up on The Boulevard. She was a member of the Anderson Senior Assembly. She worked alongside her husband and son in their family business, City Glass Company, for many years. She enjoyed weekends in Highlands, NC, dancing, laughing, and spending time with her family and friends. Devoted to her family, she was a large and loving force in their lives. Elizabeth married her husband Dick shortly before he left for the Italian Campaign of World War II. After two years of separation during the war, she was reluctant to be apart from him ever again. They were married for sixty-five years. They were a generous, devoted, and loving role model for their family and all who knew them. She is survived by her children, Jane Ballenger Dorn (Pat) and Richard Clifton Ballenger (Mary); five grandchildren, Walter P. Dorn (Elizabeth), Richard B. Dorn (Eleanor), Elizabeth D. Wardlaw (Field), Emily B. Holland (Shawn) and Alice P. Ballenger; along with eight great-grandchildren, W. Patrick Dorn, Richard B. Dorn, Laura M. Dorn, Joel R. Dorn, Margaret B. Dorn, Lee W. Wardlaw, Lucy J. Wardlaw and Beckett A. Holland. She is also survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 302 West Whitner Street, Anderson, SC 29624 or to Presbyterian Community in Clinton, 801 Musgrove Street Clinton, SC 29325-1752. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Funeral Service Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:00PM First Presbyterian Church Anderson 302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: (864) 225-2551 Visitation Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:00PM First Presbyterian Church Anderson 302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: (864) 225-2551 Final Resting Place Old Silver Brook Cemetery 1405 White Street Anderson, SC 29621