Delta Marie Turlich Ballay

It is with great sadness that the family of Delta Marie Turlich Ballay announces her passing at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Delta was born on April 17th, in Port Sulphur, LA. She graduated from Delta Heritage Academy and married her high school sweetheart Louis. During their 48-year marriage, they welcomed three children and six grandchildren. Delta was a strong, dedicated, and selfless wife and mother. She encouraged her children to make the right decisions, keep others in mind, and follow their hearts and dreams. Delta was the first born of five girls and the matriarch of her family. She was a generous, driven woman who spent every day doing for others. Delta was strong in her Catholic faith and attended mass regularly. After moving to Ponchatoula, La., Delta was a successful mortgage loan officer and accomplished Realtor helping others fulfill their dream of home ownership. She has been a rock and guardian angel to many. Delta was passionate about family, enjoyed traveling, and making others happy. Delta is survived by her loving husband Louis E. Ballay III; her children Nicole “Niki” Ballay Roig, Brendan Ballay (Renee), and Rene’ Ballay Chauvin (Andrew); and her mother Faith Ann Subat Turlich. She will be forever remembered as “MiMi” to her grandchildren Chad Roig II, Hunter Roig, Gavin Chauvin, Brady Ballay, Emmalee Ballay, and Evan Chauvin. Delta is also survived by sisters Belinda Harvey Scandurro, Bridget Dickinson (Michael), Connie Colligan (Tilghmon), Corinne “Corie” Jeanne’ (Tommy); an brother-in-law Glenn Ballay (Vicky); her Aunt Gloria T. Rogers; and a host of cousins and close friends. Delta was preceded in death by Peter Turlich Jr., Thelma Ballay, Louis “Eddie” E. Ballay II; Hattie Barrios, Barbara Jukes, and Gerald “Jerry” Turlich. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, November 18, 2019, from 9am-1pm. Father Cayet will officiate the Funeral Mass at 1pm. Interment will follow at St Margaret Cemetery in Albany, La. All are welcomed to join the family afterwards to celebrate Delta’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438. Or online at donate.lovetotherescue.org. The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the abundant prayers, support, and meals.

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Delta Marie Turlich Ballay

April 17, 1953 - November 13, 2019