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Leah L. Ball

September 3, 1929 — August 1, 2017

Mrs. Leah L. Ball, age 87 of Saulsbury, Tennessee, passed from this life Tuesday afternoon, August 1, 2017 at Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar.

Mrs. Ball was born Tuesday, September 3, 1929 to the late Maurice O. and Lillian May Smith Southmayd. On Thursday, October 6, 1949, she was united in marriage to Mr. Lee W. Ball, who preceded her in death on Christmas Day 2002.

A native of Lake Placid, New York, she lived in Texas, California and Ohio before moving to Hardeman County in 2004. She worked as a homemaker, enjoyed bird watching, quilting and crafting, and was an active member of the Grand Valley Lakes Ladies Club. She attended Rocky Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane B. Lanier (Wm. D. Lanier, dec. Jan. 25, 2002) of Saulsbury; son, Philip L. Ball and wife Annette of Franklin, Ohio; grandsons, Jared Ball of Franklin, Ohio, and Jason Ball of Franklin, Ohio; brother, Maurice J. Southmayd and wife Roberta of Jay, New York; and nieces, Connie Morrison and husband Don of Jay, New York, and Jacqie Harding and husband Dave of Alabama.
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Visitation

Sunday, August 6, 2017

7:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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Visitation

Monday, August 7, 2017

10:00am - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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Chapel Services

Monday, August 7, 2017

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

109 Mecklinburg Drive, Bolivar, TN 38008

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