Obituary of Frances Blalock Bowling

Frances Blalock Bowling of Beaumont, Texas went "Home" on August 8, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born June 1, 1921, in Union SC, she was the daughter of C.D. and Pearl Blalock. She graduated from Union High school then attended Limestone College, majoring in English and French. Frances taught school for a short time, but quit to marry her high school sweetheart, Dwight Bowling. Work eventually took the young couple to Columbia, SC where they lived until retirement. They then moved to Greenwood, SC to be near their son. Mrs. Bowling's happiest career was being a homemaker. She treasured being a stay at home mom and her family was her life. She exhibited how important it was to be a good and moral person, respecting and valuing people, yet always flavoring each situation with a little bit of humor. By example, she loved in every way possible. She made people and their lives her focus. Frances' countless creative ideas made her a wonderful teacher and mother. She and Dwight were longtime active members of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, where she worked in Sunday school and sang in the choir. While living in Greenwood, she was a member of South Main Baptist Church. Frances was also active in her garden club where she pursued her love of flowers. Her home was always open for friends and fellowship. Mrs. Bowling is the last surviving member of her family which included three brothers and a sister. Also preceding her in death is her husband of 63 years, Dwight Bowling. She is survived by her three children, Dwight and wife Tommie of Greenwood, SC, a daughter; Susan and her husband Don Reeves of Beaumont, TX and a son Jim of Saluda SC Graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 11 AM with Scott Lee officiating. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 one hour prior to the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Professional Healthcare/Hospice, 2533 Calder St. Beaumont, TX 77702 or to Connie Maxwell Children's Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue Greenwood SC, 29646- 1934