Adeline Mae

Ballenger

Adeline Mae Ballenger "Granny", 96, of Sweetwater passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Sterling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sweetwater. TX.

Her wishes were cremation, and no further services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

Adeline was born April 15, 1929 in Portland, Oregon to the late Henry and Katherine (McDonald) Stahly. She has lived in Sweetwater for over 50 years. Adeline married Dero T. Ballenger on February 24, 1980. She worked as a caretaker for over 40 years before retiring. Adeline was a member of Highland Baptist Church here in Sweetwater. She was a passionate Christian Woman who enjoyed going to church. Adeline's most treasured accomplishment was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Adeline was quite a character and anyone whoever met her Loved her! She was considered "Granny" to everyone.

She is survived by her children Barbara Latham and husband Royce of Bowie, TX, Judy Johnson of Roundup, MT, Cecil Covington and wife Debby of Marlow, OK, Sharon Posey of Sweetwater, TX, Ronnie Covington and wife Loretta of Baird, TX, Tom Covington and wife Linda of Bellevue, TX, Joe Covington and wife Amanda of Magnolia, TX, Melissa Evans and husband Frank of San Angelo, TX; twenty one grandchildren, fourty three great grandchildren and twenty eight great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband Dero T. Ballenger, grandsons Charles "Chuck" Posey and Thomas Lee Covington II.