Lorna Jean Ball
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Services for Lorna Jean Ball, 89, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She died May 14, 2022 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence.
Lorna was born March 30, 1933 in Mapleton, KS the daughter of Delphus S. and Maude E. (Cook) Brillhart.
Lorna was a homemaker.
She married Virgil Ball on March 8, 1952 in Huntsville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 2012.
Other survivors include sons, Larry Ball (Elaine), Lawrence, Darryl Ball, Ozawkie; daughters, Debra Fornelli (Gary) and Barbara Ball, all of Lawrence; sister, Ethiel Amer, Fort Scott, KS; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. an hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Cornerstone Community Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com
Deb and family, It breaks my heart to think I will not see Lorna for a haircut soon! I have known her for as long as I can remember. Your dad always brought her and sat out front waiting for her in the car. I will be praying for all of you. ~Lisa~
Dear Deb, Larry, Barbara and Darryl .. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mom Lorna. I have known you all since 2nd Grade when we lived across the street from one another. In my memories I can still see your mom standing on the front porch holding Darryl while watching all of us playing or visiting with my mom. It is so hard I know. May you all feel the comfort of our Lord ‘s loving embrace ..Rosie Sweeten, Overbrook KS
I miss you already, wish you were here, but I know you are in a better place. tell dad we love him, and he will look out for you. love you, your favorite youngest son, Darryl
Sorry for your loss Debbie, Barbara and the Ball family.
So sorry Deb,Barbara,Larry,&Darryl I always loved your mom she was one of the sweetest persons. I will never forget her.God give you all peace and comfort during this time.. Love,Luanne
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom Barb and Debbie. Prayers for you and your families.
Larry
So very sorry about your mom’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayer’s.
Nancy W.
Deb and Barb – I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
We will miss you. Love you
Our deepest condolences to Larry, Darryl, Barbara, and Debra for the loss of your mother. Our hearts go out to each of you in this dark time. It saddens me to not be able to attend services as mom’s health is failing and she isn’t able to make the trip. Reba is disappointed she cannot come and saddened with the news. Lorna is no longer in pain and has a perfect healthy body. In that let there be peace in your heart amongst the grief you’re feeling. May God see and comfort each of you. Miss you all.
I’m so sirry for your loss Larry and family! Love and prayers during this difficult time. ❤️
Oops….correction….sorry.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear mom. May she Rest In Peace. Thinking of you all and sending prayers for comfort and peace in your hearts. Hugs~
Larry & Family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Praying that God gives you comfort & peace.
Pam L.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayer in this time of loss..
So sorry for your loss. I met Lorna quite a few times at Pioneer Ridge. She ate dinner with my dad Michael every night. She is already missed – he and my mom talk about her all of the time. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is in a better place and that in her later years she was a good friend to my dad. Sending you love, thoughts and prayers.
Very sorry for the loss of your mom. Mike and I spent many dinner times with her and enjoyed her company. She will be greatly missed.
Deb, Barb, Larry and Darryl and families my sincere condolences to you and your families during this difficult time. Sending prayers to each of you.
Barb about Debbie I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts an prayers are with you all. Hugs
Debbie, Barb, Larry and Darryl, I’m so sorry I cannot attend Aunt Lorna’s service, but please know that my heart is with all of you. During this sad time, we can rejoice that she has been made whole again and in a wonderful place of glory. May God comfort all of you today and every day.
Barb, Debbie and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Mom’s are very hard to loose. Prayers and condolences