Helen Paturzo Ballew Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Paturzo Ballew of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas F. Paturzo and Helen Donato Paturzo; her niece Allison Trau; and her pet Molly. She is survived by: her son Scott T. Ballew (Reeve); her granddaughters, Elizabeth and Sarah Ballew; her pet Maggie; and her siblings, Tommy "Tuner" Paturzo (Genie), Pamela Frye (Rhett) and Nancy Trau. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society, 405 Greenlawn Dr., Columbia, SC (https://humanesc.org) or Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, 3000 South Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC (https://www.heathwood.org).
