Joan Arnold Ball, 77, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. Born on February 10, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, she was a beloved wife and devoted mother, cherished for her ability to add joy and life to every day

Joan was a proud Army wife to her Jimmy, supporting her family through many moves never failing to have her three girls wake up that first morning to the kitchen being "home". She embodied the strength and resilience that the role demands and taught her girls that friends are family and a new best friend is always waiting for you. She nurtured young minds as a preschool teacher and religious education instructor, leaving a lasting impact on countless children and their families.

Second only to being "Wife" & "Mom", being "Meme" brought the greatest joys of her life. Michael, Brian, Ashley, Ronan, Finnegan, Rauri and Declan brought her endless pride. Meme's Christmas is legendary and the traditions that she held so dear will live on forever.

She was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Parish and the Church of the Nativity, where she participated actively in community and spiritual life. Her faith sustained her and her family throughout the past few months and she was so grateful for the loving support of dear friends and especially the companionship of her shadow, Mer's pup RiLee.

Joan is survived by her husband, James A. Ball; daughters, Suzanne Ball Bernhardt and husband Steve Bernhardt; Meredith Ball; Courtney Ball O'Mahoney and husband Patrick O'Mahoney; Grandchildren – Michael, Brian and Ashley Bernhardt and Ronan, Finnegan, Rauri and Declan O'Mahoney. Siblings-Gregory Arnold, James Arnold and Robert Arnold. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry J. and Mary R. Arnold; and siblings, Harry Arnold, Ginny Flanagan, and Janice Arnold.

Friends and Family may call at the family owned Ruck-Townson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Sunday, September 29, 2024, 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 30, 2024, 10 AM at St. Joseph's Church Cockeysville, 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030. Internment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Joan may be directed to support The Hackerman-Patz House at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Joan Ball – Hackerman-Patz to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, P.O. Box 49143, Baltimore, MD 21297-9143 or make a gift online at hopkinscancer.org.