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Doris Ball Obituary
Doris, a native of Valley Furnace, W.Va., made her home in Greenville in 1964. She received an Associate Degree in Human Services from Pitt Community College and was employed at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Medical Records and Personnel for 15 years, retiring in 1991.
Doris had a passion for music, cooking, and had a strong love and devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Gladys Bolyard Wilson; brothers, Ellis, Hayward and Dale Wilson; and sisters, Evelyn Auvil, Agnes Minoski and Louise Rakestraw.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Will R. Ball; son, Micah "Mike" Ball and wife, Sheila, of Greenville; daughters, Susan Ball of Grimesland and Donna Wilkinson and husband, Kyle, of Granite Falls; grandchildren, Tyler Carraway, Alex W. Ball, Garrett Ball, Alexander P. Ball, Helen Grace Ball, Mary Claire Ball and Ellis Wilkinson; great-grandson, Noah G. Ball; brothers, Hugh Wilson, of Cleveland, Ohio and Denver Wilson, of Buckhannon, W.Va.; and sisters, Lenora Wilson, of Greenville and June Flach, of Las Vegas.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville and at Wright Funeral Home, Philippi, W.Va. on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the special care given by her personal caregiver, Patricia Cooper, and also to the wonderful staff at the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
Memorials may be made to the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or to the Alzheimer's Research Fund, ECU Medical Foundation, Mail Stop 659, 525 Moye Blvd., Greenville, NC 27834.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
August 2, 2014
What a great lady and dear friend of our family. So many wonderful memories. Will,and family our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
The Waldrops.
Phyllis M. West
July 21, 2014
Micah and Susan (and Family),
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your Mother.
May God Bless you and your family during this most difficult time.
Susie Keene
July 20, 2014
Susan , so sorry about the death of your Mother. She and your Dad have been on the prayer list at our church since I
left ECU. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathryn Raines Dunn
July 18, 2014
Ms. Doris was a sweet, sweet lady! I had the pleasure of working with her in the Medical Records Department at PCMH from 1979 to 1989. Always cheerful and smiling. Prayers going up for the family!
Denna Howell Kahoe
July 18, 2014
Susan, I am thinking of you during this time. I lost my father-in-law to this disease so I know your pain. Keep fond and loving memories in your heart of your mother, and time will heal your pain. Please know that I am here for you.
Sam Mills
July 18, 2014
So sorry to hear about Doris' passing. She was a fine lady. My prayers are with the family.
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