Helen Nadean Ball

Helen Nadean Ball, 79, of Humansville, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. She was born June 20, 1932, near Stockton, Missouri, the daughter of Russell and Lena Gannaway Litle. Helen married Earl Ball on July 26, 1951, in Stockton. They were married for 56 years and were the parents of four children. Helen was a devoted mother and dedicated her life to her family with her first priority being a homemaker. She also worked outside the home for periods of time as a school bus driver, custodian at her church and the post office. Helen devoted her life to caring for her husband Earl through his many health issues. When Earl became disabled and couldn't continue his job at Mo-DOT they began to follow their love of music by attending as many bluegrass festivals as possible. Helen never played a musical instrument, but was a devoted fan of Earl's music and was at her happiest listening to Earl play his fiddle with his many music friends. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Humansville for over 45 years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Earl, her parents, brothers Willis, George, Raymond, Fred and Jim; sisters Minnie Spencer and Dorothy Denny; daughter Lois, her husband Forest Daves and unborn child; and grand-daughter Elizabeth Snow. Helen is survived by her children Dennis Ball and fiancee Kim Foster of Humansville, Missouri; Margie Best and husband David of Collins, Missouri; Donna Snow and husband Jim of Garden City, Missouri. Grandchildren Jeff Snow and wife Jill of Parkville, Missouri; Russell Ball and wife Tami of Humansville; Roy Ball and Shayla Ball of Humansville. Great-grandchildren Cooper and Ethan Snow, Tyler, Wyatt, and Emma Ball, Roy Ball II and Brooklynn Ball, R.C. Summers, and Jamie Snow. Sisters-in-law Janne Litle, Norma Litle, Patsy Clark and husband Harold, Ruby Ball, Dorothy Ball, Evelyn Ball; brother-in-law Ab Spencer; and many other family members and frieds. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the First Baptist Church, Humansville, with burial to follow in the Humansville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Friday at Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Humansville % Murray Funeral Home. PDF Printable Version

Helen Nadean Ball

June 20, 1932 - March 5, 2012