Terry A. Ball-Jones, daughter of the late Harrison, Sr. and Ruth Ball, was born August 15, 1954. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, when Jesus sweetly called her home to be at rest.
“Dump”, as she was affectionately known by many, truly loved the Lord. She was a Godly Woman, and loved the Lord with all her heart, soul and strength. Many witnessed the glow of Jesus upon her life as she served others with her sweet spirit and radiant smile.
“Dump” was a member of Union Asbury/John Wesley U,M, Church, and sang on the Asbury Choir before the two churches united together. Her favorite hymns were, “Peace In the Midst of The Storm” and “It’s My Desire to Live for Jesus”. Dump was an inspiration to her church family and community. Some Sundays she was not able to attend her church, she would always try and make it to a church in the community, just to give God all the praise, Glory and Honor.
“Dump” attended school in Somerset County where she graduated with the class of 1973. She worked at Alan Tyler Seafood Company for many years. She was a very dedicated daycare provider to every child from Lawsonia to Somers cove Apartments in Crisfield, and they all loved and treasured her. “Dump” was a member of the Marionette SOcial club for a numeral amount of years.
“Dump” was a mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who loved her family. She married her beloved husband of 11 years in 2004.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: her beloved husband, William Jones; three sons, Eric (Georgina) Ball, Derrick Ball, Sr. and Shane (Leslie) Ball , all of Crisfield; seven grandchildren, Desyre Ball was grandmom’s first grandchild who stole grand mom’s heart, Shayna, Dyamond, Alayysia, Jeremiah, Shane, Jr. and Derrick, Jr.; two brothers, Harrison Ball, Jr. and Joseph Handy, both of Princess Anne; three sisters, Denise Ball of Crisfied, Rosalee Collins of Orlando, FL and Michelle Handy-Mask of Hampton, VA; five step-children, Jan Jones, William Jones, Veronica Jones, Felisha Jones and Trinette Jones; four aunts, Gladys Connor, an aunt that was just like her sister, Margaret Wiggins, Evelyn Christy, Pearl Ball; two uncles, Johnny Ball and Armstead (Hilda) Ball and a host of other step children, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
She had a special nephew that she raised as her own, Kevin Turpin. Godchildren, Jessica Tilghman, Ian Johnson and Edward Johnson, Jr. and a special young lady, Shawanda Tilghman was just like a dughter, sje raised her as a little child.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father Harrison and Ruth Ball.
A funeral service will be held 11 am. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Marion Station with a viewing one hour prior. Pastor Cynthia Bonneville will be the Eulogist. Interment will be in Mount Peer Cemetery in Marion Station.
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I am so saddened to learn of Terri’s death. And extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her family .
Terri was a former classmate CHS ’73..though I hadn’t seen her in many years, I have fond and clear memories of her beautiful smile mischievous giggle with twinkle in her eyes…frequently speaking without uttering a word…..her expressions and gestures conveyed better than any word…
May her family find peace and strength through God’s love.
I have so many fond and previous moments above Terri, my classmate, my friend, words can’t describe how nice and sweet she was to everyone, she just loved everybody and I know I will miss her and lots of other people too.