GLORIA EDWARDS BALTHAZAR

Gloria “Glo” Edwards Balthazar, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 1:07a.m. at age 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was a 1955 graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. Glo, as she was affectionately known, was a homemaker who was known for her quick wit, her infectious smile, fun loving ways, and easy-going spirit. She was always the life of the party, while singing, dancing, and laughing through life effortlessly. Devoted wife of  the late Earl A. Balthazar, Sr. for 44 years.  Beloved mother  of Denise (Norman) Morris, Dionne (James) May, and Earl (Jill) Balthazar, Jr. Grandmother  of Ivionne (Jimmie) McFarland, Daina Morris, Earl (Sarah) Balthazar, III and Trey Balthazar.  Great grandmother of Jordin and Jimmie McFarland. Daughter  of the late Iola and Joseph Edwards. Sister of Joyce Harper and the late Earl Edwards, also survived by  a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway  Marrero, LA  on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. at the parlor. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.