Aurora Balli was born on July 14, 1928 in Harlingen, Texas. She was a devoted mother to 11 children and a foster parent to numerous children. Aurora enjoyed dancing, gardening, cooking for her family, and caring for stray animals. She opened her arms and heart to anyone or animal that needed help and love. She won two beauty contests, one in her 20’s and one as a grandmother. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Joe Balli, a WW2 veteran. Together, they acted like perpetual teenagers, always laughing, dancing, loving and enjoying their life.
Aurora leaves to cherish her love and memories to her sons, Jerry and Jimmy, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 5-9 PM with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Grand Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
