Obituary for Balisia Lea Blanchard (Blanchard)
Balisia Lea Blanchard was born on July 21, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio where she was born and raised and affectionately known as Puff. She arrived at her final heavenly destination on October 24, 2020. Balisia was met by her parents James & Reva Blanchard and also greeted by her sister Sherry Tate-Dalton and two brothers Ricardo Tate and Theodore Holland.
Balisia leaves behind to carry on her legacy two daughters, Neyasha and Dysigha Blanchard of Columbus, Ohio; son, DeAngelo Blanchard of New York, NY; special niece, Daniea Leinasars; granddaughter Kaleena Blanchard of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, LaVerne (Archie) Fudge-Williamson of New Albany, Ohio; Regina Scott of Tampa, FL; Vanita (Tom) Gathers of Walnut, California; brother, Michael Holland of Canton, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Balisia moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1997 to forge a better life for herself and her children. She was fortunate to find several different long standing jobs and even ventured back to school to receive a certification in nonprofit management. Outside of work, she enjoyed renovating her home, counsulating with various institutions, and spending time with her grandchild.
In recent years, Balisia enjoyed her job as a Case Manager in the Collaborative Efforts Unit with The Department of Job and Family Services. She was very easily a phone call away and known to be an advisor to her niece, nephews, and the like. She kept the Word close to her spirit and loved Jesus Christ.
Though she may not be with us on Earth, she has found rest in the court of heaven. As she was a firm believer in the Lord and His greatness, we must accept that her work among us has finished and she has been called home to be with God. Her love is etched in our hearts and her memory printed indelibly on our brains. Mom, Grandmother, Puff, Aunty, Cousin, Sister, and Friend, your love has not left us, your wisdom was not in vain, and in the words of her mother, this is not goodbye, it is “we’ll see you later”!
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Balisia leaves behind to carry on her legacy two daughters, Neyasha and Dysigha Blanchard of Columbus, Ohio; son, DeAngelo Blanchard of New York, NY; special niece, Daniea Leinasars; granddaughter Kaleena Blanchard of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, LaVerne (Archie) Fudge-Williamson of New Albany, Ohio; Regina Scott of Tampa, FL; Vanita (Tom) Gathers of Walnut, California; brother, Michael Holland of Canton, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Balisia moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1997 to forge a better life for herself and her children. She was fortunate to find several different long standing jobs and even ventured back to school to receive a certification in nonprofit management. Outside of work, she enjoyed renovating her home, counsulating with various institutions, and spending time with her grandchild.
In recent years, Balisia enjoyed her job as a Case Manager in the Collaborative Efforts Unit with The Department of Job and Family Services. She was very easily a phone call away and known to be an advisor to her niece, nephews, and the like. She kept the Word close to her spirit and loved Jesus Christ.
Though she may not be with us on Earth, she has found rest in the court of heaven. As she was a firm believer in the Lord and His greatness, we must accept that her work among us has finished and she has been called home to be with God. Her love is etched in our hearts and her memory printed indelibly on our brains. Mom, Grandmother, Puff, Aunty, Cousin, Sister, and Friend, your love has not left us, your wisdom was not in vain, and in the words of her mother, this is not goodbye, it is “we’ll see you later”!
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