May 19, 2025
Nancy Linda Ball, age 79 of Smithville, TN passed away Sunday night, May 18, 2025 at the Webb House. She was born September 28, 1945 in Paris, TN to her late parents, Dorris and Luna Ray Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Johnny Ball; 3 sisters, Janice Cox, Joyce Laster and Beth Schleiss; niece, Lisa McNair.
She is survived by 2 sisters, Debbie (Jim) Reeder and Jo Ann George both of Smithville; nephew, Dale (Pam) Ball of Smithville; sisters-in-law, Wilma Harrell of Woodbury and Marlene Ball of Cleveland, TN; nephew, Ricky Ball of Woodbury, Jackie Elliott of McMinnville and many more nieces and nephews.
Linda was a retired factory worker. She worked at the Smithville Shirt Factory from 1972 until it closed in the 1990’s. She then worked at Moog Automotive Manufacturing in Smithville until retirement. She was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and was a good Christian lady.
The family would like to thank all the ladies at the Webb House, Phoenix wing for taking care of Linda. Also, a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for all the care and attention you gave to Linda while she was at the Webb House. Lastly, many thanks to special friends, Rebecca Petty and Cris Mangin.
Per Linda’s request, there will be no visitation, a public graveside service and interment will be held 1 PM Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Ball family.