Paula Ellen Ball peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on December 3, 2018. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was born to Merle Franklin DuVerger Sr and Ina Sophia Lukala on November 2, 1943 in Greenfield, MA. She was married to Tom Ball on February 14, 1980 and later sealed to Tom for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on February 13, 2001.
Paula and Tom had many wonderful years together. They enjoyed traveling to every state and took time to take in the sites along the way. Paula was always up for an adventure and enjoyed kayaking and rock climbing.
Paula radiated love. Those who knew Paula only had positive comments about her. So many will remember her smile and legacy of kindness.
Paula loved spending time with family not only her immediate family but her church family. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she truly loved teaching primary children the stories of Jesus. Paula found joy by staying busy by selflessly serving others. She read to children in the library weekly.
Paula is survived by her husband Tom, sons Barry (Laura) Taylor and Neil (Janda) Taylor, Tom Ball Jr. daughter Felicia Ball, grandsons Jeremiah (Marlee) Taylor, Randy Taylor, and Derek Ball. Granddaughter Leslie (Taylor) Hackett, Great granddaughter Penelope Taylor. Great granddaughter Angelina Hackett, great grandsons Preston Hackett and Casey Hackett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters June, Joyce, and brother Art.
Pallbearers:
Barry, Randy and Neil Taylor
Derek Ball and Jeremiah Taylor
Honorary Pallbearers:
Tom Ball Jr, Cory Ball, Bill Hodges (brother-in-law), Felicia Ball
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