Obituary for Leah Ann Ball
Words fail to capture the full vibrancy of Leah. She was the bedrock of her family, the sunshine and the storm. She felt and lived every day fully without apology and with tenacious humor. She strove to be the best version of herself even in spite of hardship.
In the crucible of her natural ability to strive, she inspired those around her to rise to the occasion to also become the best version of themselves. Doing so with razor edge grace that was unwavering in conviction. Because she believed in the best even when it would break her heart, at times stubbornly leading the horse to water and hoping it would drink. But in the rare occasion that failed, she still embraced possibility and held the vision of what could be attained with fierce love.
With her joie de vivre she brought humor and joy, play and wonder, always fully present with those closet to her. Making friends wherever she went. She was a social butterfly. She brought people together. Her real gift was forging relationships that bonded people as soul family. Many know and will remember Leah for these traits.
But as her children would remember her, she was the foundation of the strength and love they learned to live with their spouses and children. Leah was not just a mom but the best Mema a kid could ever have. She loved her family unconditionally. Being with them wasn’t something she had to do, it was something she did because it fed her soul. She was utterly present with her grandkids and took as much if not more joy, wonder and fun being with them. She so naturally, and with elegant grace, encouraged her grandchildren to the best she saw in them while simultaneously accepting them for exactly who they are unconditionally.
Her children, Steven and Katy, never had shoes to fill except their own. Leah nurtured fully the capability for them to step fully and boldly into the beautiful lives they live. While, like most parent relationships this did not come without its unique struggles bringing up family, she poured everything she had in love into her kids and family
Leah was like a diamond and each facet of that diamond that caught the light was a love connection, stories and moments that where etched by everyone she touched and who touched her. Unselfishly giving she lived a full and vivacious life that will be a part of the legacy of the love she left us to carry as a way to keep us held in the physical absence of her warm presence.
Leah is survived by her husband of 32 years, Steve Ball, her best friend. She will be dearly missed by those left behind. Leah had strong faith and is alive with the Lord, caring for us from above.
In the crucible of her natural ability to strive, she inspired those around her to rise to the occasion to also become the best version of themselves. Doing so with razor edge grace that was unwavering in conviction. Because she believed in the best even when it would break her heart, at times stubbornly leading the horse to water and hoping it would drink. But in the rare occasion that failed, she still embraced possibility and held the vision of what could be attained with fierce love.
With her joie de vivre she brought humor and joy, play and wonder, always fully present with those closet to her. Making friends wherever she went. She was a social butterfly. She brought people together. Her real gift was forging relationships that bonded people as soul family. Many know and will remember Leah for these traits.
But as her children would remember her, she was the foundation of the strength and love they learned to live with their spouses and children. Leah was not just a mom but the best Mema a kid could ever have. She loved her family unconditionally. Being with them wasn’t something she had to do, it was something she did because it fed her soul. She was utterly present with her grandkids and took as much if not more joy, wonder and fun being with them. She so naturally, and with elegant grace, encouraged her grandchildren to the best she saw in them while simultaneously accepting them for exactly who they are unconditionally.
Her children, Steven and Katy, never had shoes to fill except their own. Leah nurtured fully the capability for them to step fully and boldly into the beautiful lives they live. While, like most parent relationships this did not come without its unique struggles bringing up family, she poured everything she had in love into her kids and family
Leah was like a diamond and each facet of that diamond that caught the light was a love connection, stories and moments that where etched by everyone she touched and who touched her. Unselfishly giving she lived a full and vivacious life that will be a part of the legacy of the love she left us to carry as a way to keep us held in the physical absence of her warm presence.
Leah is survived by her husband of 32 years, Steve Ball, her best friend. She will be dearly missed by those left behind. Leah had strong faith and is alive with the Lord, caring for us from above.