Judith Carolyn Ball

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Judith Carolyn Ball

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Waugh Halley Wood Funeral Home

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October 11, 2023

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Judith Carolyn Ball, age 80, of Gallipolis died Wednesday October 11, 2023 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. Born November 14, 1942 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Helen Yeager Shriver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Robert S. (better known to most as Bob or Bunky) Ball Jr., whom preceded her on July 14,2023; brother, Gary Shriver, and a sister, Linda Blazer.

Judy was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served as secretary, deacon and worked in the nursery. Family was the most important thing to Judy; she enjoyed participating in all her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She served as a girl scout leader for many years and her and her husband were avid square dancers for several years.

Judy is survived by her daughters; Sue Canter (Kenny Pitts) of Jackson and Debbie (Robbie) Collins of Seaman, OH along with 5 grandchildren, Nicole Bostic, Kevin (Anndi) Bostic, Levi Pitts, Hannah Collins (Conner White) and Karma (Donnie) Kirker and 4 great grandchildren, Riley Bostic, Josiah Green, Amelia Bostic, and Norah Bostic. Also surviving is a special nephew, Brian (Kelly Jo) Shriver of Bidwell, and a special niece, Sherry (Jason) Street of England.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Wednesday October 18, 2023 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Ann Moody officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Poppy’s 46 Court Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 for their charitable projects.

Pallbearers will be: Kevin Bostic, Robbie Collins, Kenny Pitts (with Levi Pitts), Donnie Kirker, Brian Shriver, and John Green (with Josiah Green).

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“Judith Carolyn Ball,” Meigs County Library History Site, accessed April 30, 2025, http://host69-005.meigs.lib.oh.us/items/show/24983.

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