Nancy Ann Jones Ball

Memorial services for Nancy Ann Jones Ball, 86, of Frankfort will be held 5:00pm Monday, October 3, 2022, at First Christian Church. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until time for service. She passed away Tuesday at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. She was a retired teacher and an active member of First Christian Church. Nancy was the daughter of the late John Leslie and Marjorie Reed Jones. She is preceded in death by her son, Edward Ellis Ball III; brothers, William Earl Jones, John Leslie Jones; brother-in-law, Loren “Pete” Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Edward Ellis Ball Jr.; son, John Christopher (Michelle) Ball; daughter, Shauna Louise (David) Ball Smith; grandchildren, Emily (Elliot) Louise Ball Sealy, John Alexander Ball, Ashley Marie Ball, Carson Ellis Smith, Casey Scott Smith, Piper Elizabeth Smith, Rory James Smith; nieces, Lori Wilson Weber, Cassie Jones, Kate Jones; cousin, Janice Trimble; brother-in-law, Louis Allen Ball; sister-in-law Sue Ellen Ball Wilson. Nancy grew up in North Middletown, KY and attended Transylvania University, met her husband, Eddie and was Phi Kappa Tau Dreamgirl. She was a dedicated mother, friend, and educator. She loved the beach, traveling the world and most of all, her grandchildren. Anyone who met her could not help to notice her warmth, kindness, and smile. Nancy was always the life of the party and brought the celebrations to her friends, church family and neighbors to lift them up in times of need. During her 40-year career as an educator, she touched the lives of thousands of students and new teachers. After retiring from Franklin County Schools, she served aspiring teachers at the National Teachers Training College in Maseru, Lesotho visiting local African villages to mentor student teachers. She was blessed to share her light with others all over the world. Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. Psalms 71:17-18 NIV Memorial donations can be made to Bluegrass Care Navigators, 1733 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 and/or First Christian Church, 316 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601. LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Nancy Ann Jones Ball

August 6, 1936 - September 27, 2022