Wilma P. Ball

Wilma P. Ball

Wilma Ball Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 28, 2008.
BALL, Wilma P., 82, of Richmond, peacefully went to be with her Lord on October 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Morris Ball; and eight siblings. She is survived by one daughter, Myra J. Bugbee and her fianc‚, Roger A. Hirshbein, of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; two sons, Morris R. Ball and his wife, Lorrie, of Richmond, Va., and Sidney W. Ball of Williamsburg, Va.; one grandson, Evan C. Ball; and the many lives she touched as a teacher and volunteer. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Skipwith United Methodist Church, 2211 Skipwith Road, Richmond, Va. 23294. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Skipwith United Methodist Church.


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Debbi Benham

October 28, 2008

Sidney and Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Dick Bugbee

October 28, 2008

Myra, Morris, and Sidney,
I was sad to learn of the passing of your mom, Wilma. May God comfort you and be with you in your time of sorrow.

Frances Datig

October 27, 2008

Frances and Jim Datig & Ginger

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