BALL, Phoebe Elizabeth “Liz”

BALL, Phoebe Elizabeth “Liz” of Harvest Retirement Residence, Tillsonburg and formerly a longtime resident of Straffordville and Eden passed away peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Robert Ball (2008). Dear mother of Bonnie Ball (Frank) of R.R.#1, Straffordville and Bill Ball (Rosemary) of R.R.#1, Eden. Loving grandmother of Samantha (Jamie), Sabrina (Ron), Stephanie (Brent), Bobby (Brittany), Tristan (Nicole), Brett and great-grandmother of Zachary, Brianna, Chelsea, Ainsley, Ashlynn, Avery, Billy and Joseph. Predeceased by her sister Shirley Hicks.  Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on May 16, 1932 daughter of the late Orrie and Phoebe Simmons. Liz started married life as a school teacher at Rolph Street Public School in Tillsonburg. She lived on the farm at Maple Grove Line, Eden for 33 years and then to Third Street in Straffordville for 27 years. Liz loved music and the piano was her passion. For a number of years she was choir leader and church organist. The funeral service was held in the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, February 28.

Interment, Guysboro Cemetery. Donations to the Straffordville United Church or the Richmond United Church would be appreciated. Share memories or condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com