Kathryn Blalock

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Kathryn Windsor (Kathy) Blalock, age 88, passed into her new eternal life early Monday, October 15, 2012, at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. She had been convalescing there for the past year and a half with breathing difficulties. She was born in Albertville, Alabama and was a long time resident of Birmingham, Alabama prior to her marriage. As the widowed wife of Jack N. Blalock, LT, USN (ret.), she resided in 5 states and 2 foreign countries before moving to Marianna from New Smyrna Beach in 1989. Kathy was also an artist, and designed the permanent trademark for the Florida Ladies of the Order of Elks, where she had previously served as President of the New Smyrna Beach chapter. She was also an active member of the Marianna Women's Club, American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and a founder of the Better Breathers of Jackson County, as well as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Kathy is probably best known for her extensive volunteer service as an Ambassador for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, where she was recognized as Chamber Volunteer of the Year in 2008. She is survived by her son, Jack Nobles Blalock II, of Gainesville, Florida; a brother, James Waddell Windsor, of Birmingham, Alabama; a devoted niece, Glenda Sue Parmer of Marianna; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church, 3023 Pennsylvania Ave., Marianna, FL 32448. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Central Time) at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Trinity Baptist Church building fund.