Angela Lynn Ball

"I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, Never settle for the path of least resistance, living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking, Loving might be a mistake but it's worth making. Don't let some hellbent heart leave you bitter. When you come close to selling out, reconsider. Give the Heavens above more then just a passing glance, and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance." Angela Lynn Gilbert Ball, was known as "Ang" or "Angie" to her family and close friends, but to her children she was Mom, went to be with our Lord on March 27th, 2020 at her residence in Kingsport, Tennessee, at the age of 53. Angela was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on November 27th 1966 and was a very loving and caring person. In her youth she had a passion for care taking and caring for young children, and especially loved to care for babies. She was a preschool teacher when her children were young. Angela was a very devoted and caring Mother for her three children. She loved spontaneous road trips and surprise vacations. Angela never failed to show up to a school function and was always the last parent to leave. She was the loudest parent in the stands at her children's sports games or graduations. She believed in making every holiday and birthday party as special and perfect for each of her children. Through Angela's life she struggled with many demons, but through her sickness she never faltered at being the brightest star in any room. Her charm and charisma were infectious to anyone she met or was near. Angela had the ability to make anyone laugh, even through her darkest times. Angela had a fierce love for her children and her grandbabies. In her own words she would say, " I will brag about y'all to anyone who would listen." Anyone who met her knew all about her children and her fur baby Leipshon. Angela is no longer in pain and at last has full clarity. She is finally at peace with her Maker and her loving Mother who she missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Ruby Jean Hensley; Father, Guy Douglas Gilbert Sr.; and special step Father, William "Mac" Hensley. Those left to love and cherish Angela's memory are her three children who she referred to as her sweet baby angels. Daughters, Amber Michelle Ball and Lauren Elizabeth Ball (fianc, Jacob Hughes); and her Son, Austin Thomas Ball (fianc, Rebekah Bishop). Angela's pride and joy her two grandchildren, Madilyn Ball, "her brown eyed girl" and Colton White "her little man". One special brother, Guy Gilbert J.R., and many special cousins and friends. Angela had two beloved life long friends, she referred to them as her "Sistas" and her "partners in crime", Mandy Hill and Savonna Armstrong. Also leaving behind her loving companion her dog, Leipshon. Due to our current health crisis services will be postponed. At a later date, the family will be having a celebration of life to honor their Mother and would like to invite all of her family and friends. Donations for funeral expenses and flowers can be sent to Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) will be serving the family.