Fannie (Peacock) Freeman

I was born in Monticello, Georgia in 1922, the daughter of Elizabeth and George Peacock, Sr. I had 4 sisters (1 deceased) and 5 brothers (2 deceased). My parents moved to Urbana, Illinois when I was 2 months old. I attended the J.W. Hayes Elementary School, Thornburn Junior High School and graduated from the Urbana Senior High School in 1940. After graduation, I attended and graduated from the Champaign Beauty School, and set up shop in my parent's home.

In the 1940's, I married Wilkin Freeman, a former U. S. Airman and to this union, one daughter was born.

I am a lifetime member of the Salem Baptist Church and have been a member of the Usher Board for more than 50 years. I attend services there regularly. I am also a member of the Twin City Cosmetologist Association and have served as President, Secretary and am supportive of other services. For more than 50 years, I operated my own shop and am now retired.

I've served as an Election Judge for more than 20 years and have received an award for services. My hobbies are bowling and flower-gardening.