NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Jo Ball, beloved mother, passed away to her eternal home in heaven Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the age of 73.
'Well done, good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of the Lord'
She was the daughter of the late Alonza and Lottie Pearl Wilmer of Covington, Va. Mary Jo was a resident of Newport News for 54 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Elwood Ball; her brother, Leonard; and four sisters, Laura, Virginia, Mildred and Martha.
Mary Jo leaves to cherish her memories her son, James Ball and his wife, Jamie; her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Peter Knight, Lynda and Mason Dunkley, Ann and Jere Null, Nancy and Todd Rose, Jenny and Curtis Jones; her 12 grandchildren; her sister, Jean Clarkson and her husband, Bruce; and brother and sister-in-law, Elmo and Ginger Ball; and brother-in-law, Dennis Gibbs.
Mary Jo dedicated her life to sharing Christ's love with her family and friends, and numerous Christian causes. She leaves a legacy of faith, kindness and devotion. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Matt 5:8.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Daily Press from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2009.
'Well done, good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of the Lord'
She was the daughter of the late Alonza and Lottie Pearl Wilmer of Covington, Va. Mary Jo was a resident of Newport News for 54 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Elwood Ball; her brother, Leonard; and four sisters, Laura, Virginia, Mildred and Martha.
Mary Jo leaves to cherish her memories her son, James Ball and his wife, Jamie; her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Peter Knight, Lynda and Mason Dunkley, Ann and Jere Null, Nancy and Todd Rose, Jenny and Curtis Jones; her 12 grandchildren; her sister, Jean Clarkson and her husband, Bruce; and brother and sister-in-law, Elmo and Ginger Ball; and brother-in-law, Dennis Gibbs.
Mary Jo dedicated her life to sharing Christ's love with her family and friends, and numerous Christian causes. She leaves a legacy of faith, kindness and devotion. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Matt 5:8.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Daily Press from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2009.
NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Jo Ball, beloved mother, passed away to her eternal home in heaven Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the age of 73.
'Well done, good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of the Lord'
She was the daughter of the late Alonza and Lottie Pearl Wilmer of Covington, Va. Mary Jo was a resident of Newport News for 54 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Elwood Ball; her brother, Leonard; and four sisters, Laura, Virginia, Mildred and Martha.
Mary Jo leaves to cherish her memories her son, James Ball and his wife, Jamie; her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Peter Knight, Lynda and Mason Dunkley, Ann and Jere Null, Nancy and Todd Rose, Jenny and Curtis Jones; her 12 grandchildren; her sister, Jean Clarkson and her husband, Bruce; and brother and sister-in-law, Elmo and Ginger Ball; and brother-in-law, Dennis Gibbs.
Mary Jo dedicated her life to sharing Christ's love with her family and friends, and numerous Christian causes. She leaves a legacy of faith, kindness and devotion. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Matt 5:8.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Daily Press from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2009.
'Well done, good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of the Lord'
She was the daughter of the late Alonza and Lottie Pearl Wilmer of Covington, Va. Mary Jo was a resident of Newport News for 54 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Elwood Ball; her brother, Leonard; and four sisters, Laura, Virginia, Mildred and Martha.
Mary Jo leaves to cherish her memories her son, James Ball and his wife, Jamie; her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Peter Knight, Lynda and Mason Dunkley, Ann and Jere Null, Nancy and Todd Rose, Jenny and Curtis Jones; her 12 grandchildren; her sister, Jean Clarkson and her husband, Bruce; and brother and sister-in-law, Elmo and Ginger Ball; and brother-in-law, Dennis Gibbs.
Mary Jo dedicated her life to sharing Christ's love with her family and friends, and numerous Christian causes. She leaves a legacy of faith, kindness and devotion. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Matt 5:8.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Daily Press from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2009.
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