Willie Jo Ball, 73, 0f Metamora died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

Jo was born in Lee County, Virginia, on November 20, 1946, to John Henry Bowman and Mae Lambert Bowman. She married Glen Ball on March 31, 1964 in St. Charles, Virginia. Jo attended the first Baptist church in Brookville and Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church in Laurel. She operated the Metamora Inn Bed and Breakfast and had the reputation of being a great cook and the best pecan pie baker in the country. Jo enjoyed painting, sewing, baking, decorating and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 56 years, Jo is survived by her son: Jason Ball and Bridget of Noblesville; two grandchildren: Alexander and Layla; four siblings:  Regina York, Loretta Edmonds, Rosetta Bush, and Donnie Bowman. She was preceded in death by her parents and several beloved siblings.

Public visitation will be from 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street Brookville. The funeral service will be private. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association ~ P. O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116.

All attending must follow Governor Holcomb's Covid 19 mandates: You must wear a mask; you must social distance; no more than 50 people in attendance at one time; and if you are not feeling well, or if you have a compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.

For more information, send condolences, or to sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com . The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Jo's family.