Mrs. Peggy Nettles Blalock

Peggy Nettles Blalock passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025, at the age of 72 in Lillian, Alabama. She was born on February 10, 1953, in Pensacola, Florida, to parents William Earl “Bill” and Ortra M. Nettles. After graduating from Woodham High School, she attended Pensacola Junior College. She leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion to family, and unwavering strength. Peggy grew up in Pensacola and moved to Gulf Shores, Alabama, in 1983 when she married the love of her life, John Snell Blalock. There they started their family and watched their children grow as did their lovely little beach town of Gulf Shores. In 1990, they made Lillian their permanent residence to be closer to their real estate business while still enjoying the beach life the family so loves. Peggy was an active member of the Lillian community for several years. She had a passion for working with children and held Officer positions with the Lillian Sports Association aiding in their growth as well as coached two of their softball teams. For many years, she worked closely with her children’s school, St. Benedict Catholic School of Elberta, acting as Yearbook Advisor and Treasurer for the Parent Teacher Organization. As the children grew up, she and husband John, became involved with the Harley Owners Group of Pensacola, Florida. This began a new adventure in their lives. The two traveled all over the United States taking long road trips from coast to coast with their close knit fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. Peggy had always said she never imagined trading in her high heels for riding boots but the memories made during their years of riding and the camaraderie of their close friends were some she wouldn’t trade for the world. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, John Blalock, and their three children Ashley Michelle Willis of Orange Beach, Jennifer (& Scott) Chantrey of New Orleans, and J. Shane (& Michelle) Blalock of Destin. She is a proud grandmother to five grandchildren, Kailyn Willis, Chase Willis, Jay Chantrey, Christian Chantrey, and Logan Chantrey. She had the immense joy of also being a loving great-grandmother to Kailyn’s two amazing children, Ryder and Lennox. Surviving siblings are William “Bill” Nettles of Charleston, SC, Richard Terry (& Cheryl) Nettles of Lillian, Bobby Joe (& Latrelle) Nettles of Monroeville, AL, and Patricia “Trish” (& Deek) of Rock Hill SC. And brother in laws Tem (& Dianne) Blalock of Orange Beach, AL and Peter (& Debby) Blalock of Gulf Shores AL. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on March 10th, 2025, at Pine Rest Funeral Home with burial to follow in Pine Rest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm until service time. The Rev. Daniel Randall will officiate the service. The family request those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Peggy Blalock’s name.

Mrs. Peggy Nettles Blalock

February 10, 1953 - March 4, 2025