Boyd's Funeral Service | Warrenton, NC

Obituary For Shirley Ball-Brown

Don't cry for me now I have died, for I'm still here I'm by your side, My body's gone but my soul is here, please don't shed another tear, I am still here I'm all around, only my body lies in the ground. I am the snowflake that kisses your nose, I am the frost, that nips your toes. I am the sun, bringing you light, I am the star, shining so bright

Mrs. Shirley Ball-Brown, age 66, of 1573 US Highway 1 North, Norlina, NC departed this life on May 28, 2020 in Norlina, North Carolina.

Funeral arrangements will be conducted Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton, North Carolina.

She leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Jonzetta Valentine (Finley) of Richmond, Virginia, Kareema Brown of Norlina, North Carolina, Iman Williams (Isaac) of Norlina, North Carolina; one god son, Jonathan Reid of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren Jaquan Valentine, Kadejha Valentine, Arianna Hyman-Brown, Kamaria Williams, Malia Hockaday, Eijah Stevenson, and Mekhi Brown; two brothers, James Ball, Jr., of Norlina, North Carolina, and Norman Ball (Martha) of San Diego, California; two sisters, Mytrice B. Warren (Dr. Elmore Jr. of Windsor Mill, Maryland and Geraldine Hawkins of North Carolina; one brother-in-law, Samuel White of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one uncle, George Campbell (Deborah) of Norlina, North Carolina; devoted niece and nephew, Lisa Carter and Ronald Terry; along with a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The body will be on view at the funeral home on Friday, June 5, 2020 starting at 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Professional Services Rendered to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton, North Carolina.

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My sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Lean on the memories that you share and she will always be with you in your hearts.

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This was a great loss to our family. I will her candor, love, and perseverance. Antoinette

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My sincere sympathy for the Ball family. Shirley was a classmate and friend. We had lost contact but i will remember her for the gentle loving person that she was.R.I.P.

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My heartfelt condolences goes out to the Ball and Brown family. Please keep the memories of Shirley alive, this can ease your pain of sorrow until we see her again, in good health and with the prospect of living forever. ( Isaiah 33:24 & Psalm 37: 9, 10, 11 and 29 ). I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mamie Andrews Boyd

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"Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart" Terry Henderson Alston & Family

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Words can't express the sadness my heart is feeling. I am going to miss Shirley who was a very STRONG woman always words of encouragement. Family I am very sorry for Your's and my loss of Shirley. Deepest and Heartfelt sympathy. Love & Light.....Charlie & Angie Smith

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I'm going to miss you Ms. Shirley! Our friendship will forever remain in my heart. To the family, may God comfort you all during this time. Love, Latise "Shelly Boo"

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May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow. Love always Truemella Jones & Family.

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My classmate coworker and friend I will miss you dearly our text and phone calls and don't mention hearing your laugh. You encouraged me to do so many things I never dreamed of you will be missed RIP MY FRIEND.

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You were a True Pilar of the Brown family! I wish you Eternal Peace Aunt Shirley, God needed you most... Until we meet again. Love you Always- Your niece Tanesha Brown & Family

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God's blessings to the Ball family at this time of grief. You have lost a real Soldier in the Quest for justice and equality for her people, I will always remember how diligently she worked, how willing she was to stand when others pretended not to see. There will always be very many smiles from me when I remember her humor and her Grit, but today... I can't breathe. Bettye Green Perry

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I'll miss you. Took awhile for us to get back in touch.Thank you for you encouragement.See you when I get there love always your cousin Taine

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May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow.Love always Jean Downey & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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