GREENFIELD – Bertha L. “Bert” (Baker) Ballinger, age 65, died Monday, April 14, 2008 at her residence in Greenfield.  Born on November 27, 1942 in Greenfield, she was the daughter of Carl L. Baker and Virginia (Brown) Baker Hardyman.  She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1961 and married Ken Ballinger on April 27, 1962 in Greenfield.  Mrs. Ballinger worked for Ford Motor Company for over 20 years as an assembler specialist before retiring in 2006.  She attended Brandywine Community Church in Greenfield.  Mrs. Ballinger was a past Worthy Matron of the Miriam Order of the Eastern Star in Eden, a member of the American Legion Auxillary in Greenfield, and a member of the Elks Lodge in Greenfield.  She loved quilting, scrapbooking, sports, the outdoors, and her grandchildren.  Surviving her are her husband, Kenneth “Ken” Ballinger of Greenfield; son, Randy (Cheryl) Ballinger of Greenfield; mother, Virginia Baker Hardyman of Greenfield; sisters, Carletta Baker Kintner and Anita Albrecht Bolton both of Greenfield; grandchildren Dominique, Adrianne, Kathleen, and Tori; and great-grandson Brayden.  Preceding her in death were her father, Carl L. Baker and son, Mark Alan Ballinger. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:00 A.M., also at the mortuary.  Pastor Mark Wright will be officiating.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.  Memorial contributions may be made to Brandywine Community Church, 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield, IN 46140.  Friends may sign the on-line guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.