Fran Blalock was born on July 3, 1936, in Holmes County, Florida, where she grew up with her loving parents, James Monroe and Bamma Sellers. She attended Holmes County School, where she was an active student and enjoyed playing basketball. Fran graduated in 1954.

Shortly after graduation, she began dating Johnnie Mack Blalock. The two married in 1955 and shared a wonderful marriage that lasted 52 years. Together, they raised two sons and traveled the world as part of Johnnie’s military career.

Their first son, John Marcus Blalock, was born in Germany in 1957 during one of their overseas assignments. Fran and her family spent a total of seven years abroad, completing two tours in Europe and visiting many countries and historical landmarks along the way.

After returning to the United States, the Blalock’s were stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, where their second son, Gary James Blalock, was born on November 19, 1958. In 1966, the family returned to Germany for another tour and again embraced the adventure of traveling throughout Europe.

In 1969, the Blalock’s came back to the States and settled in Andalusia, Alabama, where Johnnie served as an Army recruiter. During this time, Fran shared her love of homemaking by teaching Home Economics at local schools. The family later moved to Enterprise, Alabama, where Johnnie was promoted to Sergeant Major, and both of their sons graduated from Enterprise High School.

Johnnie’s final military assignment brought them to Rickenbacker Air Force Base in Columbus, Ohio. After his retirement, the couple returned home to Florida to enjoy their well-earned years together.

Fran continued to live on the family homestead after Johnnie’s passing in 2006. Her strength, grace, and lifelong devotion to family remain an inspiration to all who know her.