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Marian Sue Blair                  Send flowers

Services: Friday March 27, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Thursday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Marian Sue Blair, 84 of Prospect, died peacefully Sunday afternoon March 22, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1941 in Prospect to the late Robert Evan and Vera Irene (Knachel) Jones, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Blair, they were married November 27, 1970 in Prospect and he died October 18, 2015. She was also predeceased by a daughter Valinda Klingler, brother Dale Jones and sister Ruby Miller. Marian lived life to the fullest, always enjoyed an outing, loved flowers, and outdoors brought her joy especially on a sunny day to work in her flower beds. Never without a tissue in her pocket! She served the Lord faithfully by the giving of her time and dedication to projects at Prospect Methodist Church. Before retirement Marian was a dedicated executive secretary at Marion Power Shovel, Blood Services Coordinator at American Red Cross, and the cooking school at Buehlers. She was recently enjoying the Sewing Class (one of her favorites) and Mystery Trips at Richwood Civic Center. Lunch outings with the Church Care Team. She was always asked to bring her famous Coffee Cake (no nuts grandma), and deviled eggs to family get togethers. She was always up for shopping ..” just to see what’s new”. In January she enjoyed a trip to Florida, she” got my shrimp and grouper!”, along with a trip to the Columbia Restaurant in Tampa and a trip to Sanibel to the beach. Surviving are her daughters, Teresa (Ken) Bevis of Richwood, Tammie Griffith of Fort Myers, Florida, Valrie (Doug) Gay of Prospect, Vickey Martin (Scott Bennett) of Marion and Vera Mitchell (Larry Smith) of Morral Grandchildren: Derek Bevis, Chelsea Butler, Robert Bevis, Sam Bevis, Noelle Bloomfield, Taylor Dollman, Jereme Phillips, Nathan Phillips, Josh Gay, Justin Gay, Summer Tidd, Kyle Weddington, Lacey Mitchell and Brittany Call. 28 great grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren Sister-in-law, Joyce Jones, brother-in-law, Larry Blair and sister-in-law, Sharon (Phil) Roberts The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, especially Shay, Jess, and Angie for their passionate care and respect for Mom. Funeral services will be held Friday March 27, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Gerald Frazee will officate. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to Prospect Methodist Church, 203 N Elm St, Prospect, OH 43342 and/or the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839 Boone, IA 50037-0839 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Sally Dubanowich   Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM Marian was a truly beautiful person, and I feel so incredibly thankful to have called her my friend as well as my cousin. Marian’s warm smile and heartfelt support always brought clarity and thoughtfulness to every situation. It is wonderful to see how her daughters so perfectly reflect her intelligence, kindness, and charm. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. Sally and Tom Dubanowich

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