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Shirley Blair Obituary

Blair (Flora), Shirley L.

Shirley L. Blair, 89, of Risingsun, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at ProMedica Fostoria Hospital. Shirley was born on November 25, 1935 to Homer and Goldie (Moxley) Flora in Springfield, OH. She attended Tecumseh High School. Shirley married Robert Blair on November 20, 1953 in New Carlisle, OH and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2010.

Shirley was the owner of Urban Vitamin Shoppe, where she was also a Nutritionist, Herbalist, Iridologist and a Kinesiologist. Shirley was previously a member of the Higher Ground Ministries in Fostoria. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, singing, doing puzzles, educating others, storytelling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Shirley was known for sharing her faith and her strong prayers for others.

Shirley is survived by her children, Deloris Klotz, Randy (Bob Schiel) Blair, Nadina (Brad) Ferguson, Beverly (Bonifacio "Mick") DeLaRosa Jr.; grandchildren, Rya, Micah (Christine), Maranda (Dustin), Bethany (Michael), Jessica, Stephanie, Melinda, Robert, Derrick, Micki; twenty great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many bonus children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Blair; brothers, Zenith, Elwood, Dean; sisters, Virginia, Lura, Barbara, Avenell, Delores; son-in-law, Karl Klotz.

Visitation will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH 43420

Services will follow visitation at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Barbra Butler

July 9, 2025

Shirley was a great human being. There isn't enough space to write all the good that she was. I will miss her very deeply. I thank God everyday for Allowing me to be a part of her life.

Jaime Podach

July 8, 2025

So very sorry for your family's loss! She was such a beautiful person and will be missed! In our thoughts and prayers! John & Jaime Podach & family

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