Elsie Ball

Elsie Ball (Proffitt), age 89 of Englewood, departed this life into the arms of Jesus, which she stated would be her first stop in Heaven on April 30 , 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bailer and Dora Proffitt; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.

She temporarily leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years, David Ball; children, Jerry (Karen) Ball, Shirley Allison, Linda Pelton, and James Ball. Elsie assumed the role of a second mom to granddaughter, Amy Pelton (Kilbarger). Elsie and Dave share a total of 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild, all whom they loved more than life itself; 2 sisters, Cora (Roy) Kesterson and Minnie (Rolly) West; numerous family, friends, and her beloved church family.

Elsie spent her life alongside her second half (Dave) raising their children, taking care of their home, gardening, loving her family and friends.

We will miss her until we too are taken Home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Hospice of Dayton for the care and support given to Elsie and her family over the past 14 months.

In lieu of flowers, it is the wish of Elsie and Dave to contribute to their loving church, Northridge Freewill Baptist Church, 4800 Payne Ave, Dayton, 45414.