Sara "Sally" A. Ball

Sara "Sally" L. Ball; of Gladwin, MI; formerly of Oxford, MI; July 30, 2014. Dear wife of the late Donald H. Ball; mother of Donald B. (Carol Shoemaker) and Craig E. (Cindy) Ball; grandmother of Amanda (Mike) Cowen, Lee, David and Andrew Ball; great grandmother of Ava and Jac Cowen. Sally was preceded in death by her brothers Lee "Bud", Robert and Fred. Sally was born in Pontiac, MI to Leo J. and Irma Bridson. She was a graduate of Pontiac High School and Wayne State University where she obtained her degree in Nursing. Sally later continued her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Public Administration. Sally had a long career starting at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, and later working in Public Service for Birmingham Schools, The State of Michigan, and eventually retiring from Oakland County Health Department. Sally was very dedicated to making all lives better through education and care. In her retirement years she continued this by mentoring literacy programs in her new home town of Gladwin and providing home care and support during her husband's illness. Sally lived an independent life and continued to strive forward in all she did until her recent illness. She will be missed by all who loved her and whose lives she touched. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 6pm. The family will receive friends from 4pm until time of service. Arrangements have been entrusted to SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion. Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com