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Frances Balkcom Obituary
Hortense died in Abbeville on Aug. 13, 2012. She was born on Feb. 6, 1920, in Hatcher, Ga. She was the daughter of the late John Fred Castellow and Exa Mullins. She attended Tift College in Forsythe, Ga. and was a lifelong musician, playing both the piano and organ at Georgetown Methodist Church for over 60 years.
She was a charter member of Camerata Music Club of Eufaula and a longtime member of the Georgetown Garden Club. She gave countless hours to the American Heart Association and to the Georgetown Parent Teacher Association.
She was married to the late Henry Lewis Balkcom, Jr. and survived by their three children, Eleanor Balkcom Hinton (Jack), Ann Balkcom Mitchell (Ben), and Henry Lewis Balkcom III (Cynthia). She was preceded in death by their youngest son, Edward Castellow Balkcom. She also had 12 grandchildren, Dee Hinton Smith (Lehman), Jack B. Hinton, Jr. (Sonja), Henry Balkcom Hinton (Carolyn), Matthew Lewis Mitchell (Deana), Logan Balkcom Mitchell (Rosie), Joanna Mitchell Jardina, Christopher Edward Mitchell (Holly), Henry Lewis Balkcom IV (Claudia), Andrew Carter Balkcom, Sadie Balkcom Neville (Art), Edward Castellow Balkcom II, (Rebecca), and Frances Hortense Balkcom Raines (Alan). She also had 30 great-grandchildren.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff and nurses of Henry County Health and Rehabilitation for the exceptional care they rendered for the last three years, to Dr. Melvin Oakley of Eufaula for his excellent care while serving as Hotense's family physician for many years, and to Wealthy Bland, her beloved friend and faithful companion for the last several years.
Serving as pallbearers were Hortense's grandsons previously listed. Donations in Hortenses's memory may be sent to the Georgetown Methodist Church, the Georgetown Baptist Church, the Camerata Club or to a charity of your choice.
Sign the online guestbook for Mrs. Balkcom at www.eufaulatribune.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Frances Balkcom
September 4, 2012
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May the Bible bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Lillian Fielding
September 3, 2012
I grew up with Mrs. Hortense's children and she was a very special lady.
Fred Jones
August 28, 2012
I never met Mrs. Balkcom, but I know from my many relatives in Georgetown that hers is a wonderful family. My thoughts are with you.
Old friend of Henry III from Clay County and Georgia Tech
James Hawkins
August 24, 2012
She was a very special lady and will be missed.
American Heart Association
August 23, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Felicia Daniel
August 18, 2012
Mrs. Balkcom was a very sweet spirit and will be miss dearly. I loved being one of her caregivers 4 years ago and we had more good days than bad. I often speak of her when I'm talking to coworkers or friends about when I used to be a caregiver with home instead. She will always have a special place in my heart and may God be with the family with comfort and love during this difficult time.
Martha Ann
August 16, 2012
God gave your family a very special person in all of your lives. She played an important role in my live growing up. She will be missed by many but God and Etto have her at home now. God Bless all of you and give the comfort that He can only give.
joyce harper
August 15, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
August 14, 2012
Mrs. Balkcom will be missed dearly by the staff here at Henry County Health and Rehab. She kept us busy while she was here doing everything from putting on make-up to making sure her jewelry was positioned just right. To the family, remember all the good times and the beautiful songs she played on the piano and I am sure a smile will come across your face each time.
The 400 Wing Staff of HCHR
August 14, 2012
God has taken a very special friend of mine to her heavenly home and I am surely going to miss her love and laughter and expecially her talent for singing and playing the piano. She will be doing the same up there with the angels. God Bless all of her family that loved her so much too!!!
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