- Date Of Birth: September 8, 1930
- Date Of Death: June 24, 2018
- State: Michigan
Patricia L. Balbo, age, 87 of New Troy, died peacefully, Sunday, June 24, 2018, in her residence in the presence of her family.
Patricia was born September 8, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to David and Helen (Sells) Brightbill.
She married Brence Jackson in 1946, and together they had 5 children. Brence died in 1981. She later married Ray Balbo in 1965 and they welcomed 2 children together; he died in 2008.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter Cheryl Jackson Brown; grandsons Jason and Tony; brother David Brightbill; and sisters Helen Gifford and Barb Houston.
Patricia was an avid reader and could be known to finish a novel in one evening. She also enjoyed genealogy, crossword puzzles, and trivia. When Jeopardy was on TV she was a pro. She was deeply religious in her faith. Also known as Grandma Noni, Patricia was known for her wit and humor, even in her final days. Patricia loved to travel to visit her family all over the country and was especially fond of Arizona.
Patricia will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her children: Virginia Powell of Bridgman, Gloria (John) Bickerstaff of Three Oaks, Linda (Gary) Jannert of Sawyer, Jeff (Freda) Jackson of Sawyer, Gina Balbo of St. Joseph, and Anthony (Debra) Balbo of Benton Harbor; grandchildren: Lori Moore, Jamie Baker, Anastasia Berry, Amanda Moore, Daniel Behler, Sean Smith, Chandra Antonatos, Carmen Jackson, Mary Balbo, and Howie Balbo; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters Starr Barrett of Peoria, Arizona and Alice Casto of Traverse City; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
