Mary Josephine Ball Groothuis
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Mary "Joey" Groothuis passed away peacefully at her home in Maryville, TN. She went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on October 25th at the age of 83. Joey was born in Woonsocket, South Dakota on January 19th, 1938. She was one of nine fabulous children. Preceded in death by her parents, Carroll "CW" Ball and Esther (Burger) Ball of Woonsocket. Her late husband Ronald "Babe" Moses of Woonsocket. Brother: John (Marva) Ball, Sisters: Catherine (James) Howard, Karen (Vince) Grace, Susan (Jerry) Fuerst. Survived by: Her loving husband of 40 yrs., Kendall Groothuis, A wonderful grandpa and father. Lovingly remembered by: Son-Jason (Stephanie) Barton of Phoenix, AZ. Daughter-Sarah (Ronnie Wallace) Barton of Maryville, TN. Grandchildren: Brenden Michael Barton of Maryville, TN. Carley Josephine Barton and Reece Alan Barton of Phoenix, AZ. Brothers: Tom (Lynette) Ball of Aberdeen, SD. Jim (Mary) Ball of Mesa, AZ. Bill (Cheryl) Ball of The Villages, FL. Larry (Bev) Ball of Murdo, SD. Our spunky and one of a kind "Joey" loved everyone. She most importantly loved her church family at Faith Promise. She enjoyed being a greeter on Sundays to welcome everyone with a smile and laughter. She was blessed with so many friends, family and strangers that always loved her. She loved her grandkids, watching them play sports, our crazy family game nights, waterparks, Disney World, Nascar races, a little wine, singing, Candy Cane Lane and Christmas lights. She was the best cook, baker, and host in town. Loved UT basketball and traveled many miles to cheer them on. She is blessed with so many nieces, nephews that love her so much. She counselled all of us to be more Patient, Loving and Kind. Love Forever. Celebration of life will be held on November 12th from 5:00-7:00pm at Faith Promise Church, Maryville, TN. 539 N Foothills Plaza Dr. Maryville, TN. 37801. A future celebration will take place in the hometown of Woonsocket, SD this spring-summer of 2022.