Photo courtesy of Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors - Denton
Denton, Texas
May 31, 1935 – Nov 1, 2023
“Cerise Cameron Blair of Denton, Texas passed away on Wednesday November 1st, 2023 with her family by her side.
Cerise was born to Harold and Lucille Cameron on May 31st, 1935 in Lamesa, Texas. She graduated from Austin High School, and later The University of Texas with a BA in Journalism. During her long and distinguished career, Cerise served as a Journalist, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, and Grant Writer. Her passion projects included painting, stained art, genealogy, and a love of the Texas Rangers. Cerise was a member of Clan Cameron, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Colonial Dames.
Cerise was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ray Blair, with whom she lived with in several cities in California and Texas. She is survived by her son Steven Blair, and wife Mary Blair, as well as her son Paul Calvin Blair, and wife Sonya Duncan Blair. Cerise has three grandsons, Tyler and wife Cheyenne Blair from which she has 3 great grandchildren, step-grandsons Stewart and David Freegard with their wives Sarah and Katie from which Cerise has 5 great grandchildren.
Services for Cerise will be held on Saturday November 11th at 4:00 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Cerise will be laid to rest with her husband Thomas in Merrell Cemetary in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers the family recommends a gift to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org in memory of Cerise.
Cerise was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.”
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A truly lovely lady who will be greatly missed. RIP Cerise Jean & Sean xx
Jean Goggin
November 24, 2023 | London
Cerise was a good friend of mine. We were members of the NSDAR Cross Timbers chapter and the NSXVIIC Star of Destiny chapter. She was such a smart and delightful lady. I will really miss her.
Cheryl Janes
November 16, 2023 | Highland Village, TX | Friend
Sending our condolences to the entire Blair family. Cerise was a very special lady who loved her family very much. Her warmth filled the room and we were very lucky to have met and had her in our lives as a great granny to the girls. We will remember her trips to England, days out and christmases spent together. Lucy holds dear the special rag doll that Cerise bought her and her special letter that she wrote to her. The girls all took great pleasure in skyping and getting to chat to Ceirse...
Sarah Freegard
November 11, 2023 | Gerard´s Cross | Family
Cerise was a very important soul to my late wife Mary. Together they shared their faith and both thoroughly enjoyed DAR and Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. I have many fond memories of them together, and know they are "catching up" in Heaven.
Bill Abernathy
November 11, 2023 | Family
Fond memories of conversations about Clan Cameron with her. She was funny, wise, and helpful, always. She will certainly be missed. Our loss is heaven's gain. Condolences to the family. xo
Anna Seden
November 10, 2023 | Other
Our sincere coindolences to Steve, Paul and the whole family. Cerise was a star who will shine bright forever
Martin & Viv Richards
November 08, 2023 | Chester, UK | Friend
My sincere condolences to the entire Blair family. Cerise was a true long-time benefit to The Clan Cameron Association. On behalf of Clan Cameron North America, please accept our deepest sympath. Yours Aye, Thomas Cameron North American Commissioner Clan Cameron Association
Thomas Cameron
November 07, 2023 | Friend
Dear Steven and Paul and all the members of Cerise's family.
I knew your mom for many years through our associations in Colonial Dames XVII Century and Daughters of the American Revolution. Her sweet spirit was such a light to my heart, and to all of us who knew and loved her. She and my mom were special friends, and shared much in common with each other. She was always there with a word of encouragement, and was so proud of all she learned about her family genealogy. It was...
Chris Womack
November 07, 2023 | Flower Mound, TX | Friend
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill DeBerry, Jr. & Andrew DeBerry
November 06, 2023 | Denton, TX