Marcella P. Ballinger, 88, of Bloomington, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, (August 21, 2018) at her home.

There will be no visitation. A private family burial will be held at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington will be handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of McLean County.

Marcella was born on November 14, 1929 in Bloomington, a daughter of Francis and Marie Knoth Foster. She worked most of her life as a server and cook at Barneys, The Caboose, and retired from ISU Campus Dining in 1993. After retiring, she enjoyed watching her grandchildren and later watched her great-grandchildren.

Marcella enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the little ones who she often spoiled. She was an avid dog lover and provided unconditional compassion and love to many dogs throughout her life. She loved books and her daily soaps. Those who loved her, knew her for her feisty and sometimes stubborn nature. She was much loved and appreciated for all she did for her family.

Marcella is survived by sons Steven (Cindy) Lee of Birmingham, AL and Gary Ballinger of Clinton; a sister, Virginia King of Bloomington; six grandchildren, Tim Lee, Jackson Hole, WY; Jim (Dawn) Lee, Highland, IN; Steve Lee II, Bloomington; Brandi (Stephen) Stockton, Elpaso, Ill; Justin (Steve) Ballinger, Maui, HI; Angela (Adam) McCrary, Buford, GA; eleven great grandchildren, Jesike Lee, Jaida Lee, Sebastian Lee, Matthew Lee, Tanner Stockton, Tayler Stockton, Steven Lee III, Gabi Lee, Nolan McCrary, Nora McCrary, Lily McCrary; one great-great-grandson, Rhyker Lee Vaughn; one niece, Linda (Mike) Roberts; one nephew, Allan Devine; one great nephew, Tony Cook. She also leaves behind many caring neighbors.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Kenneth Foster; one great-grandson, Jacob Lee.