Jane Fuller Ball
Jane Fuller Ball, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday January 1, 2025, with her loving husband, James Ball, by her side. There will be a private family graveside service and A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends, at a later date, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston.
Jane was born September 26, 1938, in Ruston, to Robert and Margaret Fuller. She enjoyed Ruston life of music, family, clubs and many friends. Jane, a Ruston High Graduate, met her husband James “Jimmy” Ball who was attending Louisiana Tech University.
Jim and Jane married at Trinity United Methodist Church August 29,1957. They were blessed with two wonderful children Margaret “Meg” Bullock and Robert Ball. She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Fuller.
She is survived by her children Robert (Alicia) Ball of Ruston, Meg (Doug) Bullock of Owensboro, Kentucky, and her grandchildren Brandon Ball, Molly Thornton (fiancé Aaron Leach), Chris (Katie) Bullock and Dylan Bullock. She was also blessed with great grand children Ellison Rae Bullock and Benjamin James Bullock.
Family was important to Jane her entire life. Although an only child, she had beloved cousins who filled family gathering with joy.
Jane was appointed to the Louisiana State Music commission and Jim and Jane were inducted into the Louisiana State Music Hall of Fame. She accompanied Jimmy for many years performing throughout Louisiana including the World’s Fair of 1984, Louisiana Hayride and many other historic functions.
Jane enjoyed her time as a member of many Ruston Clubs including Junior Guild, Garden Club, PTO and Louisiana Tech Alumni Association. During her time at Tech she pledged to Kappa Delta Sorority, in her later years Jane remained faithful to the sorority with donations, attendance to events and well wishes.
Jane was known for her beautiful smile, love of people and most of all her love for animals. Over the years Jane has rescued many animals, including the time she stopped a school bus on Highway 167 North to rescue a kitten to the cheers of many school children.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Methodist Children’s Home or a Cancer foundation of your choosing.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.
