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Bettye Blair Obituary

Bettye Blair Garden City Bettye Blair, 63, of Southfield, and formerly of Battle Creek, died March 26, 2009 at Garden City Hospital. She was born December 17, 1945 to Hubert and Annie Mae (Lyles) McCoy in Mississippi. She earned an associates degree in social work from Kellogg Community College and later became a registered nurse working in private residences in Battle Creek. She enjoyed going to the Senior Center in Detroit, shopping, going out to dinner and being with her family. Surviving are sons James Rimpson of Battle Creek and Charles Rimpson of Wyoming, daughter Yvonne McCoy of Southfield, and a grandson, Deon Nivens of Cloverdale. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Herman Adams, sister Barbara Jean McCoy, and a son, Deon Benton. Visitation will take place Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 10:00 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel where services and burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Minister Andre Harrell of Greater Grace Temple Apostolic Church, Detroit officiating. Memorial may be made to the charity of one's choice. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Mar. 28, 2009.

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Ethel Maye

April 3, 2009

I just found out that Bettye Fay McCoy Blair passed away. I am sorry to hear this. We were childhood friends. I had known Bettye since kindergarten at Lincoln School. She was a loving, nice person. I can remember as though it was yesterday, how she loved chasing the boys in class and she would laugh as she tried to catch them. There was one in particular she would chase. Salis Andrews.

She lived on Hamblin Ave and I lived on Angle Street growing up as children. Her mother and father were nice people too.

I am sure she will be missed by her family and loved ones. May her soul rest in peace and may God continue to shine down on her family.

Christa Taylor

March 30, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Judith Campbell-Rootes

March 29, 2009

I worked with Bettye 27 years ago at a local Battle Creek nursing home.
She was a very caring & hard working woman
with a beautiful personality & a heart of gold.
She loved her children & spoke of them often.
I will miss her beautiful personality.

LOIS CORK & FAMILY

March 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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