Revonda Jean Ball, age 73, of Creston, NC died on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at her home. Ms. Ball was born on January 14, 1937 in Ashe County, NC to the late Henry Austin Ball and Blanche Smith Ball. She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College and received her doctorate from Duke University. She taught English for many years. Ms. Ball is survived by: Four sisters - Shirley Cline of Creston, NC, Leona Ball of Creston, NC, Millie Hollar of Barnardsville, NC, and Greta Robinson of Irmo, SC; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Ms. Ball's arrangements.