Mary Juanita Mckinney Blair Obituary (1940

Mrs. Mary Juanita McKinney Blair, age 69, of Canaan, Indiana, entered this life on June 23, 1940, in Carroll County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Jess & Cora Purnell McKinney, both of whom preceded her in death. She was raised in Carroll County attending school there. She was united in marriage on June 3, 1960 to William Robert Blair, Sr. To this union arrived three sons and a daughter to bless their home. The family resided for several years in Floyd County, later moving to Jefferson County. She was employed for several years at Kurt Kash Plastics. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed collecting angels, apples, and loved Country music. She liked to work search word puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. She was eagerly awaiting the birth of her second great grandchild. Mary died Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Mary will be missed by her loving sons: William Robert "Bill" Blair, Jr. & his wife: Janeen of Madison, Indiana, Kevin Ray Blair & his wife: Sarah Beth of Holton, Indiana, Dwayne Allen Blair & his wife: Susan of Madison, Indiana; her loving daughter: Cynthia Kay "Cindy" Geisler & her companion: Kevin Thomas Beach of Canaan, Indiana; her loving grandchildren: Kristina Rena' Blair, Amanda Karyn Blair, Juanita Danielle Blair, Lily Anne Blair, Thomas Ray Blair; her adoring great granddaughter: Karmyn Jade Blair; her sisters: Frances Ellen Carter of Madison, Indiana, Stella Ann Bell of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews & other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents: Jess & Cora Purnell McKinney; her husband: William Robert Blair, Sr. died: April 22, 1991; her brother: Jesse William McKinney. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 4:00 p.m., by the Rev. Randy Crutchfield at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens near Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Mary J. Blair Memorial Fund. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Mary Juanita McKinney Blair, please click here to visit our sympathy store.