Terri Ball of Johnston City

Terri Elaine Ball of Johnston City passed away on March 6, 2022, in Herrin Hospital, following a long illness. She was 75. Her daughter Rene stayed at her side following Last Rites performed by Father Brian Barker.

Terri was born in Chicago on October 24, 1946, to Albert William and Alice Julia Hein. She married Raymond Carroll Ball.

Terri was a homemaker who raised four children, instilling in them the strength and courage to take chances and live life large. She then made it her duty to bring smiles to the faces of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Terri was preceded by her parents, husband, two sisters, Eileen Julia Harvey and Carol Ann Luberda, a son, John William Ball, and a nephew, Edward.

She is survived by three daughters, Denise Marie Walczak (husband, Zbigniew Walczak), Rene Lynn Hightower, and Michele Lee Jones (husband, James Daniel Jones), 10 grandchildren, Zakary Michael, Katherine Dawn, Michael Eric, Jordan Jamal, Julia Elaine, Angelo Ricardo, Nicole Rae (husband, Matthew Thomas), Joshua John, and Jesse James, eight great-grandchildren, Abigail, Evelyn, Maeve, Jayden, Myla, Rayne, Thomas, and Xavier, and nephews and nieces, Richard, Derek, Sarah, Amy, and Matthew.

Per Terri's wishes, her body will be cremated. Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home. Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City has been entrusted with arrangements.