Memorials may be made to Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service. BALDEN, Marcella E., Bridgeton, MO, November 7, 2006 age 85, dear wife of the late Walter E. Balden.; loving mother of Barbara E. Abney (Michael) and Wallie Balden (Jean); dear sister of Elsa Melbrod and Mary Fairchild (Russ); dear grandmother of Mark, Drew, Derek, Anna, Christine & Rachel; she was a dear aunt and great aunt. Mrs. Balden was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Robert and Amelia Margaret Barth, sister Vera Millett and brother Art Barth.