Pat Blair, 67, passed from this life Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Pine Meadows Healthcare Center in Bolivar.
She was born April 24, 1955, in Somerville, daughter of the late William Edward White, Sr. and May Belle Thompson White. She married Roy Blair, Sr., on April 15, 1972, and he preceded her in death on July 15, 2010. Her family describes her as an 'angel on earth', and an amazing, gentle, loving woman who loved her family greatly. A confidant and great friend, she exemplified true Christian principles and dearly wanted her family to be saved. She enjoyed being around children and taking care of her grandchildren. Her son summed it up like this "England had their Queen Elizabeth, but OUR Queen was here." Mrs. Blair was Assembly of God in faith.
Survivors include two sons, Joe White (Marty) of Somerville and Jimmy Blair (Becky) of Hickory Valley; a daughter, Sherry Blair of Jackson; four grandchildren, Autumn Swain (BJ), Summer Williams (Joey), Zachary White (Haleigh) and Austin Blair; five great grandchildren, Lyndsey Watson, Gunner Swain, Sophie Swain, Gracelynn Swain and Jax Williams; and five siblings, Gail Glover of Somerville, Bubba White of Toone, Brenda Blair of Michigan City, MS, Charlotte Cannon of Somerville and John White (Deanna) of Somerville. Memorial contributions in her name may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate) or LeBonheur Children's Medical Center. (www.lebonheur.org/donate)