Frances Bellamy

Howard an David both agree the hardest act to
follow is their Mother, Frances Bellamy.

Whether driving a bus for the Pasco County School
System, running a Cattle Ranch, first with her Husband Homer, and then with her sons, or greeting 20,000 fans at Fan Fair in Nashville, Frances has an infectious personality that can capture a crowd quicker than one of the boys hit songs.

A driving force in the community for over 50 years, she has worked her magic on thousands of Pasco County residents. She gives with her whole heart to family and friends and profoundly touches the lives of all those she meets, and she has met nearly everyone in Pasco County, and beyond.

Frances was born on October 28th in Turkey Creek, Fl. At age 17 she met and married Homer Bellamy and moved to the Ranch where she still lives today in Darby, FL. Frances and Homer had 3 children, Ginger, Howard and David and later adopted their first Grandson Terry.

The Ranch has since grown to a 2500 acre Cattle operation, and the original homestead of 200 acres, houses four generations of Bellamy's including her Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren...

Besides raising her family, Frances served as Assistant Cafeteria Manager and School Bus Driver for Pasco High School for 25 years (1957-1982) and continues to volunteer her time to the school system today. Nearly every child in East Pasco County has ridden her bus or graced her home at one time in their lives.

The Bellamy home has forever been open to those in need and Frances has never know a stranger. In addition to her home and school activities, Frances has also helped to organize Bellamy Brothers Entertainment, a partnership formed in 1975 to manage the careers of sons Howard and David, The Bellamy Brothers.

As well know in the music community, as she is in her home town, Frances is affectionately know as "Ma Bellamy" by a host of entertainers from Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn to the Oak Ridge boys and Reba McEntire.

David and Howard are always amazed in their travels, where ever they go, how people are constantly asking how their mother is, and someone is always asking them to tell "Ma Bellamy" hello.

Frances Bellamy has spent her life making those around her feel "Special", and has dedicated every moment to her children and grandchildren. Without her involvement, Howard and David both agree, they would have never made it.