Mary Theresa Britton Ball

Mary Theresa Britton Ball, formerly of James Island, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. She had been residing with her daughter and family in Orangeburg for the past five years. Mrs. Ball was born in Charleston on Tuesday, September 2, 1941, a daughter of Andrew Joseph Britton Jr. and Mary Theresa McCarrel Britton. She taught in Charleston County for more than 34 years. Starting her career at Stahl High School, she moved to Harborview Middle School, which later became Fort Johnson Middle School. She later was inducted into the Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Sorority. Mrs. Ball's passion was her children. First and foremost were her daughter and grandchildren. Following them were the children she taught. She won their hearts as she challenged their minds each year. For many years, she was stopped in a store or a restaurant to be hugged by a former student and learn what they were doing. She often had the honor of teaching the child or even grandchild of a former student. She is survived by her daughter, Mary B. Watford (Jeffrey); two brothers, Laurent W. Britton (Marsha) and Eric P. Britton (Jo); a sister-in-law, Brenda Britton; four grandchildren, Alex Watford, Mary Frances Watford, Patrick Watford and Sarah Watford; a nephew, Laurent W. Britton II (Tina) and two nieces, Marie B. Rodriguez (Edgar) and Lisa B. Breeze (Scott). Mrs. Ball was predeceased by a brother, Andrew J. Britton III. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M Thursday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home 1620 Savannah Hwy. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Ball are invited to attend her Mass of Christ Burial at 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 17, 2010, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on John's Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be sent to the Alpha Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma c/o Jean King, Treasurer 441Trapier Drive, Charleston, SC 29412. Memorials sent to the Alpha Rho Chapter will go towards an academic scholarship. Mrs. Ball's guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.