Mae Ball Obituary
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In 1957, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Howard Ray Ball. They had two children, Jacquelyn and Ricky. Etta enjoyed all types of domestic work, such as carpentry, refurbishing furniture, sewing, and most of all, yardwork. She was also a restaurant entrepreneur.
In 1970, Howard and Etta joined McDowell Memorial COGIC. Mother Ball worked faithfully in the church for many years and served God with her whole heart.
Etta leaves to cherish her loving memories, her daughter, Dr. Jacquelyn (Rome Boyd/deceased) Graves, and Francene (Ricky/deceased) Mason. Also survived by her brothers, L.M. "Pete" (Shirley) McInnis, Gulfport, MS; Mack "Teddy" McInnis, Chicago, IL; and a sister, Lucille Polk, Chicago, IL. Her grandchildren, Rome Boyd Graves Jr., Elvretis (David) Wash, Paris Morris, Ricky Mason Jr., great-grandchildren, Elvretis "LaMeta" Wash, Ethan Savoy, Tyler Mason, and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Etta was loved and a blessing to many people she encountered.
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Mcnair Family (children of Vondell Mcnair)
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Our deepest condolences to the family. She was one of the sweetest women, ever known. " Absent from the body, present with the lord". Rest in eternity Cousin.
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