Patricia Ballance

Patricia (Patti) Louise Myers Ballance passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at her home in Covington, LA. She was born to the late Henry Myers and Eva Mae Dutruch. She was the loving Mother to Christopher Steven Maklary (Renae), Deanna King Wehrung  (Mark), and Desiree  D Wanda King. Patti was the sister to Henrietta Myers Addison, Michael Myers, and Deidre Dutruch McMurray. She was known as “Nana” to 4 grandchildren and 7 grandchildren who she loved dearly. Patti also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.Patti graduated from Covington High School in 1957 and spent her early adult years raising children. The next chapter would lead to Hawaii when she joined the Seafarers Union and sailed with American Hawaii Cruise Lines. Patti’s love for travel then took her abroad as a Chief Cook on the LNG Ships, Gemini and Libra visiting Indonesia, Japan, and Singapore for several years. At the age of 70, she found her way back into the kitchen at Pontchartrain Elementary School in Mandeville, LA where she would spend the last 8 years being known as Miss Patti. She touched many hearts and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. As per her wishes, Patti’s ashes will be spread among the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, a place full of fond memories. Services are private. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made in the name of Patricia Balance to nokidhungry.org. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, LA in charge of arrangements.