Florence Ballard

Motown Turns 50, But The Party's Far From Over 09/05/2009

Florence Glenda Ballard (Flo) came from a big family, and like most from large broods, enjoyed being around family for gatherings, barbecues, whatever. She was born to Jesse and Lurlee Ballard in Rosetta, MS, June 30, 1943, the eighth of 13 siblings; the family moved to Detroit before she turned ten to take advantage of Detroit's booming job market. Jesse found employment at an automobile plant, ...more