Born in Mode, IL on October 11, 1934, she came to Lake Wales from Decatur, IL June 1st of 1983. She worked in the office for the Caterpillar Tractor Company in Decatur, IL. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven.

She was survived by her husband of 62 years Lloyd H. Blair; daughters, Sheryl Blair Tipton (Bruce) of Lacon, IL and Janet Blair Stear (Matt) of Dover, OH; son, David L. Blair (Dana) of Holly Springs, NC; eight grandchildren, Scott Tipton (Allison), Mary Tipton Shear (Taylor), Jessica Stear Keller (Scot), Katie Stear Day (Tom), Ian Stear, Robby D. Blair (Lisamary), Alexa, and Maya Blair; and four great grandchildren.