Patricia Joanne “Patty” Ball, age 87 of Hardinsburg, KY, passed away November 26, 2024, at The Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born in Chula Vista, CA on September 5, 1937, daughter of the late Amon and Lena Eliza Simmons Driskell. Patty was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, quilting, painting and everything that made her home a comfortable happy place for her family. Prior to her husband’s death, they spent time traveling, camping and fishing, all hobbies they enjoyed together. Patty was a member of Hites Run Baptist Church, where until the last few years, she was always involved in any activity taking place in the church. She was the former church secretary, Bible school coordinator and teacher and she taught Sunday school. She was a 1955 graduate of Breckinridge County High School and a member of the Breckinridge County Homemakers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George William Ball, brother Richard Driskell and sister Mary Elizabeth Laswell.
Patty is survived by 2 children: Richard Ball (Brenda) and Sharon Ball of Hardinsburg, KY
2 grandchildren: Erica Richardson (Billy) of Webster, KY and Shannon Holser (Jeff) of Adams, TN
1 step grandson: Jeff Voyles (Teri) of Rockport, IN
2 great granddaughters: Rebeka Drane (Makinley) and Keira Holser
2 step great grandchildren: Landon and Brooklyn Voyles
1 great- great grandson: William Drane and 7 step great- great grandchildren
1 sister: Norma Jean Roach (William) of Owensboro, KY
Funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, KY on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 2 PM with burial in the Cloverport Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM on Saturday. All times are central.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hites Run Baptist Church.