Agnes Louise Ball
November 12, 1932 ~ December 29, 2021
Agnes Louise (Murphy) Ball, age 89, a resident of Philippi, Clemtown Community, passed away Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021, at the WV Care / Hospice in Elkins WV following a period of declining health.
Agnes was born November 12, 1932 in Barbour County, the daughter of the late Welsa Milton (Mike) and Eva Lena (Godwin) Murphy.
She was united in marriage on November 10, 1952 to Kenneth Gene Ball who preceded her in death in 2012.
Surviving are children, Richard Ball and wife Sharon, Deborah Johnson and husband, Ronnie, of Philippi, and Diana McGeehan and husband Tuck, of Raleigh, NC.
Also surviving are grandchildren Emily Ball Johnson, Amanda Ball, Christopher Ball and Tully McGeehan, and great-grandchildren Brooke Johnson, Audrey Johnson and Caleb Ball.
Agnes was a graduate of Philippi High School where she was a majorette. She enjoyed music and in her later years learned to play bass guitar. She was a 36 year member of the Barbour County CEOS where she held several officer positions. She enjoyed basket weaving and quilting, and several other arts and crafts. She loved trying new recipes and was a wonderful cook.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, 220 N. Walnut Street, Philippi on Friday, December 31, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, January 1, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the funeral hour, with Pastor Burl Haddix officiating. Interment will follow in the Clemtown Cemetery.
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Another Clemtown neighbor moved on. Agnes was a memorable part of my childhood. So lovely both inside and out. Charolette Ann Bowler
I am so grateful for the many years of fun times and memories I have share with my Aunt and the family. I loved hearing her talk about our relatives from when our family came to America and settled in Prichetts Fort in Virginia and had to move to (what is now) WV to be safe from something! She said she never thought to ask what that was!! But she knew every relative on both sides and had stories that fascinated me. She could bake and cook the best food, embroider so beautifully, and sing gospels with Uncle Kenny and my Dad at the church. Her garden was amazing too! I will always remember her laughter which came so easily. Rest In Peace dear Auntie.
Emily Johnson & The Ball Family,
You all have My Deepest Sympathy. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Agnes. Remember the Memories you all had with Agnes and I hope you find comfort in those.
Nancy (Johnson) Moore. (Brian's Aunt)
My condolences to my dear cousins. We are so sorry for your loss. My mom has shared so many fond childhood memories and stories about her sweet Aunt Adgie. And I’m grateful we were able to all be together in West Virginia and years earlier in California. Sending lots of love and comfort to you all.
Love Colleen