Venessa Ball, 43, Killdeer, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck. Venessa’s Celebration of Life Service will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2018 with Lisa Lewton officiating at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.
Venessa Risley was born February 3, 1975 in Gainesville, Fla. to William and Dorothy Elaine (Sumrall) Risley.
Venessa spent her life devoted to helping others. For many years she worked as a CNA for various facilities. She moved to North Dakota in 2012 and worked for County Line Truck Stop until she was unable to work, having been diagnosed with terminal cancer in October 2016.
She enjoyed cooking, shopping, camping, spending time with all of her loved ones. She had two animals; a cat, O’Malley, and a dog, Bruce, who she loved dearly.
Venessa is survived by her father, William Risley, Laurel, Miss.; her daughter, Brittany Walters, Dickinson; her boyfriend, Jonathan Borden, Killdeer; two sisters, Marcha (Wayne) Lofton, Laurel, Meloney Risley-Walls, Laurel; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Elaine Risley.
