Brenda Fay Blair

Brenda Fay Blair obituary, North Baltimore, OH

Brenda Fay Blair

Brenda Blair Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crates Funeral Home - Arlington on Nov. 26, 2025.
Brenda Fay (Bailey) Blair, 72 of Dunkirk gained her angel wings on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1953, in Harrison County, Kentucky to Neville and Anna Bailey. She graduated from Bourban High School in 1971. She married Robert "Bobby" Blair Jr on July 28, 1972, in Paris, Kentucky. They then moved to Dunkirk, Ohio. Brenda is preceded in death by her mother, Anna, father Neville and brother Jerry. She is survived by her husband, Bobby, three sons; Steven (Amanda) Blair, Tony Blair and Rodney (Ashley) Blair. Brenda is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She loved her babies, including Rascal and Petey. She also loved cheering on her boys and grandchildren in sports. Brenda loved her family more than anything, and we will all miss her dearly. A funeral service for Brenda will begin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. A private burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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