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She took her last breath of life on February 22, 1976.
Florence "Glender" Ballard Chapman had a way of looking at you when she had something on her mind. Whenever I think of my sister, I think about the times when she seemed to be on top of the world. Unfortunately, Flo’s disagreements with the other two members of Motown’s most famous female trio, The Supremes, would, ultimately, take her soaring to the highest heights, and the lowest lows.
Childhood friends, Mary Wilson and Diana “Diane” Ross, had quickly become foes in the shadow of stardom. Flo was, most often, unhappy with the condition of the relationships within The Supremes, the failure of her musical career, and the resulting negative turn her life had taken. I think what hurt Flo most was the way she was treated by Mary and Diane, as she often spoke at length of the pain and suffering their treatment caused her. I wondered what could have gone so terribly wrong between them to cause this rift. I think the pain was too much for her to endure---and the cause of her problems with alcoholism.
Looking back on all that Flo accomplished in her life, I can truly say that she led a full life - in effect her life was a journey. I really believe that Flo’s life was filled with happiness and great childhood moments, with a myriad of happy feelings. But, as her life continued, especially into adulthood and throughout her career with The Supremes, those happy feelings soon faded away.
When I first started to write a book about my sister's life, I felt cold initially, but the cold feeling was soon replaced by warmth as I felt myself being pushed to write more and more. I knew that writing a book about my sister, Flo would bring me peace. As I transported myself to the past during this writing process, I could not help but feel the anger and conflict my sister must have been experiencing throughout her life. A force that I have yet to define seemed to allow me to relive all of the memories of our childhood, and try to feel exactly as Flo had during so many moments of her life---from desperation and poverty, to extreme fame, popularity and wealth. My hope is that upon reading the book I have written, you will gain a greater understanding of Flo Ballard, without feeling sympathy for the outcome of her life, and, ultimately, garner strength in her story.
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Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who ever had the opportunity to meet my sister, Flo, and loved her as much as I did.
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Blessed Love ♫¸.•*..¨..*•.♪ ๑۩۞۩๑ ★☆Maxine Ballard☆★ ๑۩۞۩๑ ♫¸.•*..¨..*•.♫ - May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.
Teach love to those who hate, and let that love embrace you as you go out into the world. May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them. Remember, those whose lives you have touched and whose have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished. It is the content of the encounter that is more important than the form.
May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart. Find time each day to see beauty and love in the world around you. Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way. What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future. May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience. May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on anothers judgment of your accomplishments. May you always feel loved. I am honored to call you my friend! Fondly; David Harrison Levi - STARMAKER®™ - David Levi Entertainment Worldwide LLC Beverly Hills, CA 90210 USA Personal Management - Music Producer Artists/BANDS ADD US! ♥♥♫
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...Please make yourself at Home. I am honored to have you as a member of my "Family of Friends" not just here on MySpace, but in life as well!!! from, Cedrick J. Johnson "The SoulfulProducer!!!"
Just popping in to show you some love and support and to say that your sister is truly missed, Flo was a stunning young lady and the world has lost out on a true treasure. Flo had the voice of an angel.
