Barbara C. Balser, age 76, born on September 28, 1945, native of New Orleans, LA passed away on December 17, 2021 after battling pancreatic cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Gladys Clasen Balser. Preceded in death by brother, Arthur H. Balser, sister, Carolyn B. Napolitano & father, Raymond F. Balser. Survived by beloved companion, Donald C. Laird, loving sisters, Deborah B. Glinky (Michael), Eileen B. Coffey (late John), sister-in-law, Joan Balser, brother-in-law, Robert Napolitano. Also survived by nieces & nephews, Christopher Balser (Terri), Kevin Balser (Kim), Erica G. Jones (Dustin), Shawn Coffey (Kim), Amanda Glinky (Aaron Croy), as well as 4 great-nephews, 2 great-nieces, cousins and numerous friends. The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Barbara’s former employer, Walter C. Flower for his kindness & generosity and to the wonderful care given by the staff of St. Francisville Country Manor, Forest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Bridgeway Hospice & St. Catherine’s Hospice. Barbara was a graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus High School (Class of 1963). She was a wonderful sister and Aunt, and will be dearly missed. Private services were held for immediate family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Lake Lawn Cemetery. If anyone would like to make donations in memory of Barbara, please consider (1) St. Joseph Rebuild Center, 1803 Gravier St., N.O., LA 70112 (2) Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) (3) St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or (4) the Charity of your choice.
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