Rose Marie Ball

May 9, 1939 - December 24, 2020

Rose Marie Ball (nee Marrollo), 81, of Ardmore, PA, went to the Church Triumphant on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Born in Bryn Mawr on May 9, 1939, Rose graduated from Haverford High School in 1957 and soon after began working at O’Reilly & White in Narberth where she met her future husband walking up a flight of stairs that she was walking down. Rose and Alan were married for 48 years and raised two children that she adored. “The cute chick and old goat are reunited.” She went on to work as a Faculty Secretary at Harcum College, and then as the Secretary for the Assistant Superintendent at Radnor School District until her retirement in 2004. Always with a smile and an encouraging word, Rose has been described as one-of-a-kind. Rose loved spending time with her family, enjoyed traveling, her gardens, and visits from both friends and her large extended family. Rose’s faith and her church community were both very important to her. She loved sharing family traditions with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed hosting many gatherings. Warm and gracious, Rose was always willing and ready to help, and kept a cup of tea and biscotti at the ready. She radiated love. Rose leaves behind her son Alan Ball, Jr., daughter Stephanie McGrory and son-in-law David; two deeply cherished granddaughters, Ashley and Ellie; two sisters, Fran Gregin and Joanne King; and many family and friends. Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 26th., at 10:30 AM in Ardmore Presbyterian Church. The family will receive guests from 10 AM until 10:30 AM. Gifts in memory of Rose may be made to the Ardmore Presbyterian Church by mail or at www.ardmorepres.org/giving