Mary Hildebrand "Bootsie" Ball

BALL, Mary Hildebrand "Bootsie", 81, of Richmond, a native of Charlottesville, Va., passed away August 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, William David Ball Jr.; her son, Larry S. Ball Sr.; and grandson, L. Scott Ball Jr. She is survived by her two sons, W. David Ball III and his wife, Ellie, of Lynchburg, Va. and Edward P. Ball and his wife, Cyndy; two daughters, Kimberly B. Harris and husband, Keven Lee Harris, and Susan B. Pollard and husband, Christopher E. Pollard Sr.; and daughter-in-law, Ann Sung, all of Richmond. Other survivors include 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bootsie was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She will best be remembered for hosting family and friends around her kitchen table for conversation, laughs, great food and ongoing counseling. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bootsie's favorite charity St. Jude Children's Hospital.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.