The communities of Concord and Wadesboro, North Carolina, alongside the congregation of the Greater Wells of Life Church of Deliverance, are united in profound, unimaginable grief following the sudden passing of Lashawn Crowder Ball and her beloved 10-year-old daughter, Laila Ball. Both mother and daughter lost their lives following a catastrophic motor vehicle accident on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Lashawn was known as a devoted wife, a deeply loving mother, and a structural anchor for her siblings and friends, while young Laila was cherished as a vibrant, radiant child. The double tragedy has left a devastating void across families, neighborhoods, and church communities throughout the region.
The Legacy of Lashawn and Laila Ball
Honoring the Lives of Lashawn & Laila Ball
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Date of Tragedy : Sunday, June 21, 2026
Lashawn's Date of Birth: April 21, 1985 (Age 41)
Laila's Date of Birth : November 10, 2015 (Age 10)
Hometown Roots : Wadesboro, North Carolina
Current Residence : Concord, North Carolina
Marital Milestone : Married since December 15, 2023
Faith Affiliation : Greater Wells of Life Church of Deliverance
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A Mother’s Love and a Family’s Rock
Lashawn Crowder Ball lived her life with immense purpose, faith, and a deep dedication to her family. Born and raised in Wadesboro, she later built a beautiful life in Concord, North Carolina. Married since December 15, 2023, Lashawn was a beacon of light to her husband and children.
She was celebrated by her siblings as a true anchor and role model—someone whose influence shaped the lives of those around her. Lashawn’s profound maternal devotion was highlighted recently when, at the age of 40, she courageously embarked on an IVF journey in 2025, welcoming a beautiful miracle baby, RaiLyn Amelia Ball, in January of 2026.
Her 10-year-old daughter, Laila Ball, born on November 10, 2015, was a precious “Greater Wells baby” who brought unbridled joy and laughter to everyone she encountered. Together, mother and daughter walked through life hand-in-hand, and they now rest as radiant angels together.
A Lasting Dynamic of Love and Faith
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[ The Anchor ] ---> Lashawn served as a literal rock for her siblings,
offering meaningful guidance and unshakeable support.
[ The Miracle ] ---> Celebrated a profound testimony of faith, welcoming
her youngest daughter through a miracle IVF journey.
[ The Sanctuary ] ---> Both were cherished pillars of their church family,
bringing warmth and pure hearts to their congregation.
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A Community and Church Family Crushed in Spirit
The sudden, devastating loss of the mother-and-daughter duo has prompted an outpouring of grief and beautiful tributes from close friends, siblings, and spiritual leaders who were completely unprepared for this sudden pain.
Greater Wells of Life Church of Deliverance: “It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that Greater Wells of Life Church of Deliverance announces the passing of two beloved members of our church family, Lashawn Crowder Ball and one of our precious Greater Wells babies, Laila Ball. Please keep the Crowder, Ball, and Greater Wells of Life Families lifted in your prayers… ‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ — Psalm 34:18”
Statement from a Sibling: “Went from having the best day to the worst. It hurts losing a sibling especially when y’all just talked, but I’m glad our last words to each other were meaningful. Lashawn, if only you knew how much you meant to me and how much of an influence you were in my life. You were my rock and the person I looked up to the most. And I’m gonna make sure that your daughter knows how good you were.”
Memorial Service and Funeral Arrangements
To honor the beautiful lives and enduring legacies of Lashawn and Laila, a joint memorial service and union funeral will be held for the community to gather in prayer, strength, and solidarity.
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Service Type: Joint Memorial Service & Union Funeral Services
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Date & Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Union Funeral and Cremation Service
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Address: 1011 W. Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC 28110
The broader community extends its deepest, most profound prayers and comfort to Lashawn’s husband, her surviving children—including baby RaiLyn—and the extended Crowder and Ball families. Though their departure was sudden and heartbreaking, the light they brought into this world will never fade. May they rest in eternal, beautiful peace.
