Patricia Ballew Pope

Mrs. Patricia Ann Ballew Pope, age 84, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Pope was born in Rockmart on December 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Ernest Ballew and Annie Duke Ballew. She had lived all her life in Rockmart and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Pope worked for the Polk County School District for over 20 years as a bus driver, carrying students to and from school. She enjoyed sewing, going to the beach or the mountains and loved her family, especially the grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pope was preceded in death by her husband of over 56 years, Charles James Pope, two sons, Ricky Pope and Coy Pope, two sisters, Joyce Streetman and Estelle Sumlar, and three brothers, Junior Ballew, Ronald Ballew and Jerry Ballew.

Mrs. Pope is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Micky and Judy Pope, and Mark and Kendra Pope. Nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside and entombment services for Mrs. Pope will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Polk Memory Gardens with Rev. Tim Deems and Rev. Stevie Waddell officiating.

Mrs. Pope’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 

Pallbearers will include Dylan Pope, Adams Pope, Jack Pope, Atley Cook, Gary Pope, and Kenneth Pope. Stevie Elders will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Patricia Ann Ballew Pope.