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.
Fannie (Peacock) Freeman
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denotes original charter members of the Champaign County Section
of the National Council of Negro Women.