Kierstin Joy Balka (born April 14, 2009) is the fifth child and second daughter of Michael Balka and the late Kristy Balka.
She is the sister of Kelton Balka, Ariana Cape, Grant Balka, and Carson Balka.
Early life[]
Kierstin Joy Balka was born on April 14, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Michael Balka and Kristy Balka. She was the couple's fifth and final child. Her mother passed away while giving birth to her, on April 14, 2009. After her mother's death, the family moved from their home in South Carolina to Tennessee.
Along with her siblings, Kierstin is being homeschooled. She has been homeschooled by her father since she was three. After her mother passed away, her father assumed responsibility for homeschooling the kids in all subjects. The family uses the homeschool umbrella school at Temple Baptist Academy, in Powell, Tennessee, to report their grades. Growing up, Kierstin has been an active participant in Bible Quiz competitions.
Wedding involvement[]
Kierstin was a flower girl at her brother Kelton's wedding to Josie Bates on October 5, 2018.
She was a bridesmaid at her sister Ariana's wedding to Joel Cape on May 23, 2020.
She was a bridesmaid at her brother Grant's wedding to Maddie Ragle on May 21, 2022.