Carmen Balli Gamboa

November 9, 1930 - November 9, 2020

Maria del Carmen Balli Gamboa, 90, of South Houston, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2020. She was born on November 9, 1930 in Edinburg, Texas to Augustine Balli and Fela Munoz Garza. Her hobbies included sewing, doing various crafts and tending to her garden. Carmen was an excellent cook and loved sharing with her family and friends. She helped her son Frank run his business for over 59 years. Carmen was known for creating custom purses. This loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend will be missed. In addition to her parents, Carmen is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Francisco Gamboa; step-father, Juan Garza; infant son, Carmen Gamboa; daughter, Maria Yolanda Gamboa; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Frank Gamboa (wife Miroslava); daughters, Vickie Gamboa and Esmeralda Gamboa Thomas; brother, Eddie Balli (wife Maria); Garza Siblings – Alvesa Mata, Sigilfredo, Amparo, Johnny and Lionel Garza; grandchildren, Jennifer, Natalie and Frankie; great grandchild, Ellington; along with extended family and friends. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. The funeral home is limited to 100 people total and everyone must provide facial coverings. Words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.