She was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on October 18, 1931.She married the love of her life Johnnie Elisha Ballard on December 11, 1971 and was together for over 42 beautiful years. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, and had a passion for church and politics.
She is survived by her son Richard D. Ballard; grandchildren, Kelsey Ballard and John E. Ballard; Brother and sisters, Rodolfo, Teresa, Cristina, Amelia, Rosa, Rosario, and Mercedes Tobias.
Funeral arrangements will be held on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in the Grand Chapel of American Heritage Funeral Home 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, Texas 77038. A visitation will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00P.M. She will be laid to rest immediately following the Funeral Service on March 20, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.