TRIBUTE TO OCTAVIA BALL
WHEREAS, In His Infinite Wisdom, Almighty God has granted his devoted servant, Octavia Ball, eternal rest on January 26, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of her transition by the Honorable Toni Foulkes, Alderman of the 15th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Octavia Ball was born on May 19, 1940 to Pearlie Kennedy and Henry Lee Kennedy. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and united with Big Jerusalem M.B. Church in Ackerman, Mississippi. She received her education in Mississippi and graduated in 1959 from Ackerman High School; and
WHEREAS, Octavia moved to Chicago in 1959 and began to make it her home. She captured the heart of the young man who was to become her husband of 44 years, James C. Ball. They shared many memorable moments, and the Ball Family home was blessed with laughter, happiness and five loving children. In 2001 Octavia and James adopted a baby boy whom they named Jamie; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Octavia was a faithful member at Cannon Temple M.B. Church and participated joyously with the congregation. She served on the Usher Board and the Mothers Board; and
WHEREAS, Octavia was employed with Time & Life for several years, and in 1989 she began working for the American Bar Association. She was a dedicated employee and gained the respect of her co-workers and in 2000 she retired to take care of her husband James and their son, Jamie; and
WHEREAS, Octavia Ball leaves behind to mourn her loss, her loving and devoted husband, James C. Ball. Sr.; three sons, James Jr., Jay and Jamie; three daughters, Charlene, Tammy (Renard) and Sapheria; one stepÂdaughter, Vickie; sixteen grandchildren, Temeka, Tenithia, Iesha, Sade', Jacquez', Amber, Keith, Eric, Japhun', Demone', Leo, Jamika, Kira, Jalen, Enjoli and Elyse; five great grandchildren, Tori, Aubri, Keshaun, Jade and Asani; two sisters, Rosie and Florestine; a brother, Lincoln Charles, eights sisters-in-law, Mary, Lily (Chuck), Irene (Frank),...
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