Patricia O'Brien-Ballard. Patricia passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Bob Ballard. Loving step-mother of Jeff (Sandy) Ballard, Patrick Ballard, Lisa Ballard and Rob Ballard. Cherished step-grandma of five. Dearest sister of Donna Petrainas and the late Eleanor (Joe) Berna. Dear aunt of Alicia Petrainas, Pam (Dale) Bjerke, Kevin (Sue) Berna and Joe Berna. Great aunt of Jessica, Hannah and SaBastian. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. www.metrodetroitanimals.org