Mary Adams Blair

1939 - 2022

Mary Adams Blair obituary, 1939-2022, Gretna, VA

Mary Adams Blair

1939 - 2022

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

Mary Blair Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 20, 2022.

Evington……Mary Adams Blair, age 83 of Evington, died Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab Center.     


Born January 8, 1939 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Roy Thomas Adams and Lena Mae Shelton Adams.  She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Vaden Blair, Sr.; one daughter Gale Hall Throckmorton; one grandson, Adam Blair Witt; and four brothers, Bobby Adams, Billy Adams, Buddy Adams, and Roy Adams; one sister, Clarice Almond; and one son-in-law, N.E. Witt.  Mrs. Blair was a Charter Member of Lynchburg Church of Christ and she retired from General Electric.  She enjoyed flower gardening, camping, fishing, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.    


She is survived by two sons, Charles “Bo” Blair, Jr. and wife, Cheri of Forest, and Scotty Blair and wife, Jeanette of Gretna; one daughter, Susie Witt of Lynchburg; 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren    


Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Spring Hill Cemetery by Ray Eure, Minister.


The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.  


The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Runk and Pratt on Leesville Road and the staff of Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista for their love and care.


Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.

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March 21, 2022

Ulrike Mattox posted to the memorial.

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Ulrike Mattox

March 21, 2022

Scotty, Jeanette, and family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. With love and hugs. R.L., Jr, Ricki, R.L, III. The Mattox Family.

Mary Hall

March 21, 2022

Susie, Scotty, Bo and families, I'm so sorry for your loss of your sweet Mama. Please know that you all are in my thoughts & prayers. Praying for God's comfort for each of you.❤

Barbara Loving

March 20, 2022

So sorry to learn of the death of LouLou ! She was one of the sweetest ladies that I've ever know. Prayers for her children and grandchildren. She is enjoying her time now with Charles the love of her life . ❤And her daughter Gayle and her precious grandson Adam Blair Witt. God bless all of you.

Jessica Wilson

March 20, 2022

Very Sorry for the passing of Lulu she was a sweet lady.Much love for the family in this time of grief and pain.Y'all are in our prayers

Madeline Clark

March 20, 2022

I am so sorry Scotty! Prayers for you and the entire family! It's so hard to loss our mom's ❤

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