Garland Dean Ballentine, Born January 23, 1939, to Garland and Laura G. Rodgers in Four Oaks NC. Dean, as she was most affectionately known, was educated at The Johnston County Training School and graduated in 1957. After high school she relocated to New York City where she attended the New York School of Business where she received an associate degree. She was later employed by Teamsters union in New York for 20 years. She returned to North Carolina and was employed by North Carolina State University until retirement. She was married to late Rev. S. L Ballentine. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Garland and Laura Rodgers and brothers Edward Rodgers, Glenwood Carl Rodgers, and Jarvis Rodgers

She leaves to cherish her fond and loving memories, a sister Joshlin Rodgers Williams (Rossie), brother Jeffery Rodgers (Teresa) sister-in-laws, Glenda Rodgers and Linda B. Rodgers. A special friend. Dr. Ellis Jones DMV and her “sister-cuz” Patricia C. Jones. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Viewing: Friday November 7, 2025, Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577 from 2:00 pm util 4:00 pm.

Funeral Service: Saturday November 8, 2025, 2:30 pm at St. Peter Church of Christ DOC 1011 Massey St., Smithfield, NC 27577

viewing from 2:00 pm until 2:30 pm.

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Family or Deceased Name: Garland Dean Ballentine

Your Name: Deborah Guthrie

Email: dlg52@twc.com

Message: I worked with Dean in the Zoology Department Undergraduate office at NC State. Dean was a wonderful friend and mentor at work. I have thought of her many times over the years. RIP friend.

Date: 9198892016

Family or Deceased Name: Garland Dean Ballentine

Your Name: George and Brenda Ballentine

Email: brendangeorge@verizon.net

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Family or Deceased Name: Dean Ballentine

Your Name: Mary Ballentine

Email: mballentine513@ail.com

Message: Dean was my step mother in law and a friend. We had so many wonderful years together. We had so many stories and laughs we would share with each other. I will never forget her. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Date: 11062025

Family or Deceased Name: Garland Dean Ballentine

Your Name: Diane McMillan

Email: Mcmillandiane@bellsouth.net

Message: My heartfelt condolences to the family. She will be missed. Diane McMillan

Date: 9196319391

Family or Deceased Name: Garland Dean Ballentine

Your Name: Lash & Bettina Hocutt

Email: hocutt79@bellsouth.net

Message: We offer our sincere heartfelt condolences to the Rodgers and Ballentine family on the homecoming our dear beloved pass First Lady Dean Ballentine. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will truly be missed.

Date: 9194127545