wilma jane blalock
1956-2019
Life Story
Early Life and Family
Wilma Jane Blalock was born on April 10, 1956, in Joliet, Illinois, to Tommie Frank Blalock (1924–?) and Mary Jane Chapman Blalock (1920–1966). She was a member of the extended Chapman–Blalock family, whose roots trace back to Newton County, Mississippi.
Marriage and Children
According to her obituary, Wilma Jane Blalock was the mother of one child:
- Adrian Darnell Blalock
Later Years
Wilma’s life reflects the continued migration of Chapman family descendants between the Midwest and Mississippi, while maintaining strong ties to family and church in Newton County.
Death and Burial
Wilma Jane Blalock passed away on October 13, 2019, in Joliet, Illinois. She was laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church graveyard, alongside multiple generations of her family.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
- U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
- U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2018
- U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
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