Mary Corinne Francis Ball

Corinne F. Ball, 88, passed away October 6, 2024 in Bradenton, FL. She was born March 17, 1936 to the late Douglas N. Francis Sr. and Norine Dill Francis.

She graduated from Amory High School. Corinne began her career as a Telephone Operator in Amory and after several promotions, she retired from AT&T telephone office in Tupelo, MS as a Frame Attendant serving in a Senior Technical Service troubleshooting role. She was active in Pioneers, a group of former Bell Telephone Operators.

Corinne was a Christian and her faith was very important to her and she supported a variety of churches. She loved the Lord and was active in many ministries including missionary to Haiti. Corinne was best describe from the ones who knew her best as caring, giving, and independent.

She was compassionate towards children and supported Camp Bluebird. Corinne loved to travel, working in her yard, especially landscaping, watching football, reading her bible, and playing with her great-grandsons. She loved many types of music, especially gospel singing, 50’s rock and roll, and old time country classics. She fondly remembered the dances they hosted in the basement for entertainment. Corinne was pleased to have lived a blessed life, being able to travel, and to live independently. She had several close friends she cherished. They enjoyed traveling together, shopping for bargains, and visiting different churches.

 While she will be dearly missed by her family and friends, they take great comfort in knowing she is healed and happy in the presence of her Lord and Savior.

Corinne is preceded in death by her parents, Douglas N. Francis Sr. and Norine Dill Francis and granddaughter, Katie Freed.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Freed (Tony) Parrish Fl.; two brothers, Douglas “Skip” Francis (Janice)Nettleton, Ms. and William “Buzz” Francis ( Lynda) Amory, Ms.; one grandchild, Jay Freed Bradenton Fl,; two great-grandchildren, Sawyer Freed and Silas Freed; four nieces and nephews, Chris Francis (Christie), Lesley Francis, Amy Hurley, and Jessica Roberts; and special friend, Gayla Turner.

Celebration Of Life Services will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at EE Pickle Funeral Home with Tommy Ray Dabbs officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM until the service hour. Burial to follow at New Chapel Cemetery in Nettleton, MS.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorials/Donations can be made to the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge of the American Cancer Society in Birmingham, AL.

Memories and condolences may be shared at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.