Thelma Argo Williams Ball was born on February 5, 1929 in Tampa Florida to the late Will Williams and Elizabeth Williams. She attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School, and graduated from George S. Middleton High School. She met and married Robert Ball Jr. To this union 12 children were born.
She enjoyed traveling during her husband’s military career. She was a member of the Keenage Ministry at her current church, St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Bartholomew Banks Sr. She was also a member of the African American Club of Hernando County, Fl. She was also a Girl Scout Leader in the 70s. She fulfilled her personal dream of learning real estate and attended several real estate classes. She also held a notary license for the State of Florida from 2009-2018.
Late in life she attended Hillsborough Community College. She worked as a Teacher’s Aide for Hillsborough Public School System. Her love for children led her to become a Substitute Teacher with the Headstart Program. Even later in her life, at the advanced age of 78, she became a Certified Reading and Math Tutor, through “Tutor U” for elementary students.
She was also known as the scrabble queen as Scrabble was one of her favorite pass times.
Thelma Ball was a loving and caring mother who was cherished by all who loved her – family, relatives and friends.
She leaves loving care and reflection of ten children:
Sons: Robert A. Ball, Bernard M. Ball, William K Ball, Timothy A. Ball, and David S. Ball
Daughters: Jacqueline Ball-Valdez, Valorie M. Ball, Debra E. Ball-Freeman, Bella D. Ball, and Cheryl R. Ball-Harris.
Grandchildren: She leaves a total of 17 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and special memories of a number of cousins, relatives and friends.
Dear Friends: Lamatine Mitchell, James and Christine Poole, Phyllis Farmer, Alyce Chester Walker and the Roberts Family.
Special Thanks: A special thanks to the Hospice “Ruby” Team
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