CAROLINA BEACH — Donna Lewis Balls, 56, passed away early Sunday morning, March 10, 2019, due to cancer.
She was born March 26, 1962, in Burlington. The daughter of the late Wallace F. Lewis and Dottie Staunton Lewis. She grew up in Burlington and attended Eastern Alamance High School and Alamance Community College. She earned her CNA degree at Cape Fear Community College and loved working as a direct support professional at Life Inc.
Donna was married to the late Brian Balls, who passed away March 29, 2018. She is survived by her four children, Jenna Lewis, Chase Lewis, Malory Lewis and Braden Balls; three grandchildren, Zoey Lewis, Alexander Lewis and Rowan McDowell; mother, Dottie Lewis of Burlington; sisters, Ginger Owen (Hunter) and Brenda Turner (James); and two nieces and four nephews.
Donna loved her family and spending time at the beach creating memories with family and friends. She enjoyed watching the sun rise over the ocean and the hurricanes that passed through. She was so strong and had a beautiful soul and a positive effect on everyone who was around her. Her laughter and smile would brighten even the darkest of days. Donna made every day a memorable one.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Sea Lawn Memorial Park, 17750 US-17, Hampstead.
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