LaVeda A. Ball
1923-2012
LaVeda A. Ball, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born August 22, 1923 to Jess Lee and Sadie Mae (Guyer) Scroggins in Forbes, Missouri.
She married Darrell William Ball. He preceded her in death in 1976.
Mrs. Ball was a dental assistant.
LaVeda enjoyed bingo, going dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lila Blakley and Velma Williams; brothers, Dale, Jesse, Keith, Leonard, Conard, Lawrence, Ivan, and Whitie Scroggins.
Survivors: daughter, Janice Swope, St. Joseph; daughter, Linda Barbosa (Ron), St. Joseph; son, Lee Ball, Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Karrie Merriott and Steve, Sara Brown and Dave, Tyler, Hayley and Hunter Ball; great-grandchildren, Londyn and Sydni Merriott, Rudy Barbosa, Nevaeh and Rourke Brown.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 12:00 P.M., Noon Sunday. The Family suggests memorial gifts to Kendallwood Hospice and Carriage Square Nursing Home.
I am sorry for your loss. LaVeda stayed with my mother during the week a number of years ago (1992-1993). I know they enjoyed each others company. She also loved to do little things around the house for mom.
Janice, We just want to express our heartfelt sorrow for the loss of your mother. It is such a great loss to lose one of your parents.
Keep the faith,and hope to see you soon.
Benita and Howard Words
My sympathy to all the family. I’m Mary Kay’s brother (see comment above).
During the last year of our mother’s illness LaVeda stayed with her and helped us care for her. She was a wonderful woman and she and mom hit it off quite well. We will always remember her for her kindness. May she rest in peace. God bless you all.
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Friend of Linda Barbosa.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt LaVeda’s family.
Janice, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know it’s been a rough past couple of months for you and your family. Please remember to also take care of yourself as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lee, I’m sorry for your loss. It’s never easy.
KG