Agnes Yancey Moore Ball

Agnes Yancey Moore Ball was born on June 24, 1926 in Tippah County, MS. Mrs. Ball departed this life in the presence of our dear Lord on January 27, 2016, at the age of 89 years. Agnes is survived by six children and stepchildren, Gary Moore (Renee) of Woolmarket, Rev. Rick Moore (Kathy) of Kiln, Cathy Moore Johnson (Kent) of Saucier, Rev. Michael Moore (Margaret) of Morris Chapel, TN, Donald Ball (Peggy) of Woolmarket and Cynthia Lee Santos of Ocean Springs; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of relatives and dear friends. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Yancey and Hermie Senora Moffett Yancey; siblings, Mildred Boyett, Frances Hopper, Buford Yancey, Charlie Yancey, Herman Yancey, Jasper Yancey, Mark Yancey and Ruth Wilbanks; and late husbands, Rev. Herman Russell Moore and Colonel Clarence Clifford Ball. A true nurturer, Agnes dedicated herself as wife of Southern Baptist minister Rev. Herman Moore from 1948 until his death in 1977, as custodian, cook, gardener, elderly caregiver and wife to Retired Colonel Cliff Ball from 1992 until his death in 2010. Affectionately known as “Nan” to her family, Agnes was in her element when working with her hands, including sewing, crafts, gardening, cooking and entertaining friends and family, but most aspired to be a godly Christian wife, mother and friend. Visitation will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with an 11:00 a.m. service at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Barnett officiating. Burial will be in the Coalville Cemetery in Woolmarket. Pallbearers will be Gary Moore, Rick Moore, Mike Moore, Kent Johnson, Jerry Cook, and Glen Graham. The family expresses deepest gratitude to caregivers Gloria Broome, Bobbie Ferguson, Barbara Bullard, Linda Holly, Luisa Parnell, Sue Lacey, Janice Petties, Washaundra Hudson and Hospice of Light for providing rest and comfort for Agnes with respectful, warm compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the building fund at the church where her son, Mike is pastor: Morris Chapel Baptist Church, 610 McCullough Rd. Morris Chapel, TN 38361.