Jody Ballay Taravella passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 63, due to complications of COVID-19. Beloved wife of Michael Vincent Taravella. Step-daughter of Eddie Abreo. Daughter of Frances Brunson Abreo and the late Hewitt J. Ballay Jr. Sister of Joanne Ballay Martin (Jose). Aunt of Carlos Martin, Victoria Martin, Lorraine Taravella, Gregory Taravella, Jr., and Benjamin Taravella. She was the aunt and godmother of Nathanael Taravella. Sister-in-law of Greg Taravella. She was a lifelong resident of the West Bank and most recently of Covington, LA. A private Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time and encourages family and friends to express their condolences and share memories by visiting
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