Mary Catherine Balius, age 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Williston, ND. She was born on February 3, 1929.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Calib and Kate Griffin Reece; her soulmate and husband, Guy J. Balius; daughter, Mary Ann Balius Fountain; grandson, Jason J. Fountain; 7 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Julia Balius Widel; granddaughter, Misty Widel; grandsons, Larry Widel, Josh Fountain and Donavan Fountain; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the rock of our family and for 4 years we held 5 generations. She loved to dance, working in her yard and growing flowers.
Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi from 6-8pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral at 11am. Friends may visit 1hr prior. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve this family.