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Ruth Blair Obituary

Blair, Ruth 84, of Knoxville Tennessee, passed 8 March 2015. A loving wife, sister, friend and mother, Mrs. Blair inspired a legacy of hope, goodness and perseverance. Ruth remained close to her siblings Ivan Kressin (deceased), Edee DelaBarre and Leroy Kressin. She was married fifty-nine years to James Erwin Blair (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Blair enjoyed their retirement and many loving friends in Oviedo Florida where they entertained visits from their children Michael (and Nora, Huntington Beach, CA), Robert (and Pam; Parker, CO), Kelly (and David, Knoxville, TN) and Patrick (and Tracy, San Diego, CA). She dearly loved her grandchildren Jessica Blair, Lexy and Kylie Blair, Peyton, Emma and Caleb Clapp, Christian, Ashlyn and Brayden Blair. A memorial service was conducted in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (http://www.tnbcfoundation.org/).

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Mar. 22, 2015.

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April 18, 2015

God, in His amazing grace and love, has walked us thru this disease of cancer with my mom, Ruth Blair, and our family. He has shown His presence consistently and helped sustain Mom and all as she walked thru the shadow of death. I was especially blessed as I was able to care for Mom her last 9 months as she also cared for me and my family thru difficult days.Thank you Jesus for Your sustaining hand thru trials and blessings. May God be exalted and praised, for this journey of Mom's illness and death, while devastating and wrenching, was also filled with blessings and light as God brought amazing people into our lives, and opportunities for Mom and I to draw nearer to each other and God. I will miss her terribly, but rejoice in God's promises for salvation and reunion.

Robert Blair

March 21, 2015

There was not a better Mother; she gave all to her family and always had a smile on her face.

March 13, 2015

Our sympathies to the family, please know God is our refuge and strength. Psalms 46.

Eva Martin

March 13, 2015

I'm deeply saddened by Ruth's passing. She and her husband Jim were good friends of mine whom I have known through St Luke's Lutheran church in Oviedo.
My sincere sympathy to her family, who I met at Jim's funeral.There never was a sweeter friend than Ruth and I will miss her very much.

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