Melissa D. Ball

Mrs. Melissa Deanne Ball, age 46 of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Melissa Deanne Ball, age 46 of Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at her residence. Melissa was born in Radford, Virginia on November 2, 1969. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Allyson Nicolle Ball. Before declining health, Melissa was a teacher, M.S., Ed.S.; working for Griffin-Spalding County Schools. Melissa enjoyed worshipping the Lord with her church family at Hampton First Baptist Church. Melissa enjoyed being with children in many different settings. She enjoyed raising her daughter, who had special needs, and her two sons. Melissa enjoyed children to whom she taught Special Education, English/Language Arts and Remedial Math. She delighted in the time she could spend with her nieces and nephews, younger sisters and brothers, and all the children in her extended family. Melissa had a very special place in her heart for a child that she and John baby-sat, Isaiah Piper, who was like a “borrowed grandson” to them. Melissa enjoyed reading, weekly TV dramas, and watching most Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons and UGA Bulldog games. She enjoyed watching these sports events with her husband and daughter. Melissa also enjoyed her precious dogs, Chia and Buddy Boy. Survivors include her husband, John A. Ball, III; sons, John A. Ball, IV and Zachary C. Ball; parents, Charles “Don” Simmons and Sharon G. Simmons of Otsego, WV grandfather, Kay Wilson of Corrine, WV.; brother and sister-in-law, Bryan and Lori Simmons and their children, Landon and Lane of Euharlee, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Nimfa Grace and Gregory Shedrick and their children, Isaiah, Kaleb, Lillian and Braxton of North Augusta, SC; sister, Naome Simmons of Fayetteville, WV; sister, young Miss Janelle Simmons; sister, young Miss Mailyn Simmons; brother, young Master Thomas “Turtle” Simmons; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Kevin Cutlip and their children, Jasmine, Arianna, Aubree and Tristan of Mullens, WV; brother, Donnie Simmons and son, Charlie of Otsego, WV.; brother, Benjamin Simmons and his children, Elizabeth, Gracie, Ben, Jr., Mayleah, Leah, and Damien of Mullens, WV; brother, Kevin Simmons and his child, Lindy of Charleston, SC; sister, Jan Simmons of Aviano AFB, Florence, Italy; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher and Michelle Simmons of Beckley, WV; brother, Steven “Possum” Simmons of Otsego, WV; and sister, Selina Simmons and her child, Amiya of Otsego, WV. Visitation for Mrs. Melissa D. Ball will be on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from noon until 2:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00pm. Reverend Gene Walton will officiate. Interment will be in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mrs. Melissa D. Ball will be on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from noon until 2:00pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 2:00pm. Reverend Gene Walton will officiate. Interment will be in Griffin Memorial Gardens.

Melissa D. Ball

November 2, 1969 - November 10, 2015