Shirley Marie (Ball) Wood
Shirley Marie (Ball) Wood
A Celebration of Life Service for Shirley Marie Wood, 50, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends for visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 pm prior to services at the church.
Shirley passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born October 28, 1971 in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of Justus Mark and Dorothy Ann Ball. Shirley loved the adventure of growing up on the farm with a big family. She attended Koshkonong School and was valedictorian of her graduating class. While in school, she earned the opportunity to run cross country in Europe. From an early age, she was very skilled and enjoyed spending time sewing. She was able to continue this hobby even while undergoing cancer treatments and donated her work to the Ronald McDonald House and the cystic fibrosis benefit auction. She always raised a big garden and canned the produce. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years and homeschooled her children. She then worked as a secretary at West Plains Middle School and West Plains High School, where she enjoyed building relationships with the students. She then moved jobs to Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, where she worked for 8 years. She loved her job there, and the people she worked with became family. Her faith in Jesus was very important to her and helped carry her through tough times during her life. She attended First Baptist Church in West Plains for many years and treasured the friendships she made there. She also loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, parents, siblings and their families. She was thankful to be able to live close to many of her family members. Her family was very special to her.
Shirley is survived by one son, Jeremy Wood and wife, Melanie, Strafford, Missouri; one daughter, Danielle Eidson and husband, Josh, Camdenton, Missouri; two grandchildren, Adalyn and Kaden; her father, Justus Ball, Koshkonong; seven brothers, Mark Ball and wife, Ann, Batesville, Arkansas, Mike Ball and wife, Exey, Hereford, Texas, David Ball and wife, Terri, West Plains, Jim Ball and wife, Rhonda, West Plains, Kenny Ball and wife, Diana, Koshkonong, Bobby Ball and wife, Janet, Koshkonong, and Charley Ball and wife, Angie, West Plains; one sister, Lorie Jenkins and husband, Ryan, Thayer, Missouri; one uncle, Virgil Bruner (Marge Booten), Louisburg, Missouri; one aunt, Florence Heck, Perry, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Frankie, mother Dorothy, infant sister Patricia, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
Burial will follow services at Wayside Cemetery in Koshkonong, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hope 4 CF and Ronald McDonald House and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Wanda Hunter
March 26, 2022 @ 4:31 pm
My Sympathy and prayers to all of Shirley’s family.
Martha (Howell) Tuttle
March 28, 2022 @ 9:37 pm
Shirley was a a sweet and thoughtful girl and always had a contagious smile wherever you saw her. She was brave and positive even in her battle with cancer and was always thinking of others. Heaven has gained a precious angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Ball Family for peace and comfort during this sad time. May God bless each of you.
Amber Redburn
March 27, 2022 @ 9:07 am
The Wood Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Shirley. Shirley was a wonderful, caring individual and was a Joy to be around when she worked in the school district! Also, she was very supportive of students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis too. She will be missed! During this difficult time may God support, strengthen, comfort, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Amber and Corby Redburn
Dustin W Mahan
March 28, 2022 @ 11:07 am
Ball and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Heather Roberts
March 28, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
Thinking of your family in your time of sorrow. Praying for you all for peace and comfort at this time. Hearing the stories from her brothers, Jim and Kenny, she sounded amazing!
Tracy McCallister
March 28, 2022 @ 3:34 pm
Spending time with Shirley and Lorie after church at WAYSIDE, on the Ball’s Farm are some of my most precious memories of childhood. We played in the pigpens, making mud pies, swinging in the tire swing that was rigged up as a teeter totter, church camp at Hammonds, eating delicious corn and tomatoes from your family farm. Just being a kid with you, I will cherish these memories always. Your beautiful and warm smile is what I always will remember. I am sad you are not of this World anymore, but God gained a wonderful angel. Much love and prayers for healing Ball and Wood family.
Amber Redburn
March 28, 2022 @ 6:24 pm
David/Terri and Ball Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing Shirley. May God be with all of you and we will keep all of you in our prayers. Shirley was a wonderful caring individual and we will miss her! May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
CRYSTAL YOUNG
March 29, 2022 @ 4:39 pm
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you in the passing of Shirley. Some of my favorite memories are the good time we had at the Ball’s house growing up and over at our house. The fun time of piling into your parent’s truck and going to Vacation Bible School at Wayside. I know the world is void of a great person but Heaven gained an angel. Our thoughts and prayers are for all the Ball and Wood family! — Crystal (Brazeal) & David Young & family, and Beverly Brazeal