Juanita Ruth Balkman

Juanita Ruth Balkman affectionately known to many as "Sis" was born July 1, 1926 in Edenton, North Carolina to the late Williams and Eleanor Blount. They were one of the first families living in the Richard Allen projects later moving to South Philadelphia with her parents and brother Thomas Blount who preceded her in death. She was educated in the Philadelphia school district. She leaves to cherish her loving memory a nephew Thomas Mcleod;grandchildren Brian and Kimberly; great grandchildren Chelsea, Malik Kailyn, Kacey, Keri, and Kori; great great grandchildren Olivia and Ava and a host of cousins and friends.