Virginia Ball

Virginia Ball

Virginia Ball Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 19, 2009.
Ball Virginia Irene "Rennie" Ball, 58, died Saturday, Aug. 15, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Doris (Surber) Keesee, and her brother, Allen Keesee. She was a dedicated OB nurse for 20 plus years at Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include a sister, Sharon and Robert McNew of Saltville; two special nieces, Jennifer and husband, Ben Chapman, and Christy Hall; great-niece, Haley Hall; great-nephew, Bradin Hall; Jean Blevins, Penny Blevins, and Lucy Henderson, cousins; a host of friends; and special friend, Billy Joe Reece of Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home prior to the service. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in Elizabeth Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ben Chapman, Gordon Blevins, Rybe Henderson, Logan Henderson, David Henderson, and Bobby Mabe. Online condolences may be sent to drhendersonfuneral home.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

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August 24, 2009

Nancy Patton posted to the memorial.

August 22, 2009

Patty Hayden Fox posted to the memorial.

August 22, 2009

Donna McMahan Lewis posted to the memorial.

Nancy Patton

August 24, 2009

Sharon and family, I am very sorry to here about Rennie. I worked for several years with Rennie and enjoyed every moment. I will truly miss her. She was a very dear friend to me. My god bless your family and if you need anything please let me know.

Patty Hayden Fox

August 22, 2009

Sharon,
I just found out about Rennie. I am so
sorry. I talked to her in June the day
before she was leaving for the beach. She was excited to be going. I didn't see or talk to her often but I'm going to miss her.

Donna McMahan Lewis

August 22, 2009

Sharon and family,
I share your loss of Rennie. We were best of friends all through school and I will never forget her. I think of her everytime that I go to the beach and remember how much she loved the water and the beach. Just before our senior year in high school a group of us all got together and went to Hungry Mother State Park..it was a fun day and I'll always remember Rennie like that, smiling and having a good time.

August 18, 2009

SHARON AND FAMILY
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT "RENNIE" SHE WAS TRULY ONE OF THE SWEETEST NURSES I HAVE EVER KNOWN,ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND WONDERFUL TO THOSE BABIES-SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY EVERYONE!!!!
LOVE,LYNN PICKLE

Roger & Sandy Clapp

August 18, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bina Phipps

August 18, 2009

Dear Sharon(Noodle),
I don't know what to say, other than I have lost a "sister". Rennie was one of my best friends and she will always be in my heart. I will always remember the times we had together when she first met BJ! Her smile would light up a room.
She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. I will keep you all in my prayers.

susan jackson

August 18, 2009

dear sharon and family, we have lost a good one. she was a good friend to everybody especially me.keep in touch i love all of you too. susan jackson

Amy Tuell

August 18, 2009

Dearest Sharon(NOODLE) and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Rennie. I always knew when I was called to OB if I saw Rennie I had the healing hands I needed beside me.She always had a smile and kind comforting words.

Randy Barker

August 17, 2009

Noodle,so sorry to hear about Rennie,I will miss her as a Friend and co-worker,I'll miss talking to her about Myrtle Beach, if Heaven has a ocean,Rennies sitting beside it now. you and your family are in our prayers.

Brenda Hall

August 17, 2009

Sharon and family I am so sorry to hear about Rennie we will all miss her so much at the hospital. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let us know if their is anything you need.

Rhonda Eller

August 17, 2009

Sharon, so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. She was truly an excellent caregiver and dear nurse. Her bright smile will be missed by all here at the hospital. Rhonda Eller in Physical Therapy, SCCH

Nina Call

August 17, 2009

Dear Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear about your (our) loss. I have lost a dear friend. She was so sweet, and caring to everyone she knew and to her "little" patients. I learned alot from her. I will miss her. OB will not be the same without her. The hospital has lost a dear caring employee. God Bless , Nina Call

Rita Davidson

August 17, 2009

Sharon and family,
Rennie was a very special cousin and the finest person I knew. Her life has been her family and know she is in heaven watching over you all. I loved her and will miss her. Know that if you need me PLEASE let me know. I can't take your hurt away but can only listen. love you all.

Cathi Barbrow

August 17, 2009

Penny and Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do please call me. God Bless.
Cathi DeBord Barbrow

Helen Hicks

August 17, 2009

Sharon and family of Rennie
I am here for you and your family during this time of loss and heavens gain. We have always been family here in the Quarry for each other and I hope that through Rennie and the love she had for her family and her friends that it will carry on for generations to follow.She was a shinning example to all who knew her and loved her..

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