Jodie Ann Ball, 62, formerly of St. Marys, OH died 6:25 p.m. Friday October 1, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.

She was born May 31, 1959 in St. Marys, OH to Edgar and Rosemary (Pudge) Holsinger. On September 17, 1977 in St. Marys, OH she married John Henry Ball, who survives in Oakwood, OH.

Also survived by: daughter Jessica Wilkins of Wapakoneta, OH; daughter Jenny (Ryan) Logan of Spencerville, OH; daughter Judy Ball of Van Wert, OH; son John (Stacie) Ball of St. Marys, OH; daughter Jeannie (Nicholas) Westgerdes of Celina, OH; son Jacob (Emily) Ball of Cridersville, OH; son David Ball of Oakwood, OH; 10 grandchildren: Brieanna Shindler, Austin Trowbridge, Hannah Trowbridge, Mylie Logan, John Ball, Jr., Tyler Westgerdes, Memphis Sturwold, Aaron Ball, Peyton Westgerdes, Harmony Westgerdes; sister Roxy Wagner of Ocala, FL; sister Ginger (Jackie) Figel of Hillsboro, OR; brother John (Theresa) Holsinger of St. Marys, OH; brother Rick (Christine Clark) Holsinger of Celina, OH; sister Brenda (Andy) Fishbach of Sidney, OH; sister Sarah (Doug) Eckstein of Dayton, OH; mother-in-law Grace Ball of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Edgar and Rosemary Holsinger; brother Edgar Holsinger; sister Janice Blackledge; sister Candice Grilliot; sister Marsha Taylor; sister Shelly Slone.

Jodie retired from the Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, OH, where she worked as a Developmental Services Alternative caregiver. She was also previously employed at Wapak Products in Botkins, OH. Her favorite pastimes included photography and flower gardening. She felt truly blessed to be able to work with the residents of Heritage Manor. More than anything else, she will be remembered as a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday October 7, 2021 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the OSU Kidney Transplant Greatest Need Fund by visiting giveto.osu.edu.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jodie's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.