Shirley Marie Ball Sogunro

Shirley Marie Ball Sogunro, age 62 of New Carrollton MD passed away peacefully in her home on November 12, 2018, surrounded by family. Shirley was born on August 8, 1956 in Scotland, MD to the late William Michael “Mydaddy” Ball and Gladys Marie (Johnson) Ball. She was employed at the Library of Congress in Washington DC, where she retired in 2016 after 29 years of service. She enjoyed arts and crafts, singing, drawing, creating theatrical plays and planning parties, but her greatest joy was seeing her family together and happy. Our beloved mother was a sweet, kindhearted women and caring mother who thought of everyone before she thought of herself. For 10 years she dedicated her time and energy on fostering children in her home. Her heart was always open to everyone and mission was to make a positive impact on the lives of all the people she encountered. Shirley is survived by her husband of 36 years, Oluwaseyi Sogunro; daughters, Oluwatoyin and Tiffany Sogunro; her eldest daughter, Shawnte’, and husband Samuel Davis. Her granddaughters and the light of her life, Nina and Alaayah. She’s also survived by her siblings, Edna and husband Paul Dove of Scotland MD; sister in law, Mary (Jean) Ball of Clinton MD; Charles Ball of Oldenburg, Germany; Sylvester and Gail Ball of Lexington Park MD; Robert Ball of Norfolk VA; Richard and Althea (Pete) Ball of Colonel Beach VA; Bernard and Shirley Ball of Durham NC; Jeffrey and Kim Ball of Norfolk VA and a host of nieces and nephews whom she truly loved. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Gladys Ball; her siblings, Bessie and husband Kenneth Shorter; Martha and husband Bernard Somerville; Clarence Ball and wife Henrietta Ball; Michael Ball; Joseph Ball; James Ball; sister in law, Bonita Ball; niece, Ramona Smith. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on November 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 12880 Point Lookout Road, Scotland MD with Apostle John Phillip Dove officiating. https://www.gofundme.com/sogunro-ball-family-road-to-recovery To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shirley Marie Ball Sogunro please visit our Sympathy Store.