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| Born | June 30, 1943 |
| Hometown | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Thomas Chapman (m 1968 - 1976) |
| Children | Nicole Chapman , Michelle Chapman , Lisa Chapman |
| Parents | Jesse Ballard , Lurlee Ballard |
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