Carolyn Ball

alignjustifyCarolyn Clarke Ball of Uvalde passed away on August 18, 2007 in Austin. She was born on February 6, 1927 in Waco, TX to Lawrence Sullivan Ross Clarke and Lillian Caufield Clarke. She was the great-granddaughter of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former Governor of Texas and President of Texas AM College. She married Ruland Tooter Ball in 1946 in Uvalde. He preceded her in death in 1994. Carolyn was a well known artist, having done numerous portraits of area residents in pastel and oil. She also was known for her paintings of Texas wildlife and landscapes, and still lifes. Porcelain dolls, sculpture, wood carving, sewing, watercolor, and many other artistic endeavors were also in her repertoire. She is survived by a son, Walter Clarke Ball of Wayland, Michigan; daughter, Savanna Ball Winans of Uvalde; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 10:00 AM in Uvalde Cemetery. Rev. Nick Mayer will officiate.

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