SOUTH GLENS FALLS

Louanne E. Ball, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born February 11, 1943 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Irene (Powers) Ball.

Louanne was a member of the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, and actively participated in Bible Study classes. She could always be found with her faithful companion, her chihuahua Chaquita. She loved crafting, especially making decorative needlepoint plaques with children’s names. Most of all, Louanne loved to stay in touch with many family and friends by talking on the phone with them.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother Leonard Ball and his wife J. Helen Ball of South Glens Falls; her nephews Dr. Eric L. Ball and his wife Dr. Alice Lai of South Glens Falls, and Gregory N. Ball and his wife Christine of Queensbury; her great-nephews Dylan and Kyle Ball of Queensbury, her aunt Betty Powers of Greene, NY, her former husband James Etu of Fort Edward, NY, as well as many close friends, and close extended family.

Friends may call from 1-2pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. A memorial service will follow at 2pm at the funeral home with Rev. Steve VanDixhorn, Pastor of the Pine Knolls Alliance Church officiating. To leave online condolences and to view Louanne’s Book of Memories, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations in Louanne’s name to be made to the Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803, or to The Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Glens Falls Hospital for the compassion and care they showed Louanne while she was under their care.

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