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Celebration of Life: 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Dillman Cemetery
Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery and the family suggests that everyone please dress casually.
**Please note that this service is a week from this coming Saturday on July 22.**
Marsha Lou Blair, age 73, of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, July 8, 2023, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She was born September 11, 1949, in Flora, the daughter of George and Bernette (Phillips) Weidner.
Marsha worked for the Clay County Courthouse as a tax assessor and was a member of the Flora American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, canoeing with her kids, and riding four-wheelers. Time spent with her family was very important to her and she loved to dance with her daughter Christine and take Jeep rides with her sister Cathi. Most of all, Marsha loved baking banana bread and monkey bread for her family in her beautiful tiny house.
She is survived by her children: Christine (Bill) Martell of Clay City, Hope (Ryan) Horath of Farina, and Gabe L. Blair of Louisville; 7 grandchildren: Bo Wiley (Tiffany), Jada Wiley (Louie), Stormie (Josh) Leigh, Gabby Blair, Dalton (Cheyenne) Blair, McKenzie (Philly) Fredrick, and Briar Blair; 11 great-grandchildren; sibings: Rita Weidner of Flora, Cathi (Rick) Bailey of Flora, and Neil (Robin) Weidner of Louisville; and her beloved cat, Piper.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son: Donald Blair; and a brother: Nelson Weidner.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Dillman Cemetery. Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery and the family suggests that everyone please dress casually. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry for your loss, Hope, Christine, and Gabe. Prayers for strength to endure, and peace for the coming days.
I’m sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. She was a sweet lady. My sympathies and prayers to her family.
So sorry for your loss. It’s never easy losing your Mother.
We are sorry to learn of Marsha passing, thoughts & prayers with her family.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs!
I will miss aunt Louie and all the good times we had with her over the years growing up. She was a great aunt and I'm blessed to have had her in my life! Prayers and love to Christine, Hope and Gabe.
I will miss you so much! It was a pleasure getting to know you!
My condolences to the family 🙏
Growing up i spent many nights hanging out with Christine and Hope...Marsha a beautiful lady and wonderful mother to her kids..I will forever remember her for being so kind..sending prayers to you girls and Gabe
So sorry to hear this. I have very fond memories of Marsha. She was a big presence in my growing up. Prayers to all of you. She will be missed.
Marsha was always fun to be around! We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers for comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Condolences to the Weidner & Blair families. Christine- I’m so sorry for your loss, will be praying for you all.
So many great memories growing up as neighbors and school chums. So sad to hear of her passing.
Very sorry for your loss
Marsha had such a sweet and gentle spirit. She also had a good sense of humor and was a lot of fun. I enjoyed working with her. My condolences to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. I know how much you girls will miss your mom, it was obvious how much you loved each other.
To the family and friends of Marsha, Mike and I are so sorry for your loss.
May, God, fill your empty spot with peace and help heal your broken hearts, during this most difficult time.
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