Barbara E. Blair

Barbara was born August 4, 1951 in Styx, Texas to parents Frank Hallum Jr. and Mary Belle (Blythe) and entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2016 at the age of 65. Barbara graduated from Kemp High School and was a member of the Church of Christ in Styx. Barbara and James Blair Jr. were married for 46 years. She was known by “Sookie”, “Bobba” and “Sister” by her family which was the main focus in her life. She was a loving caring lady who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, aunts; Barbara McKenzie, Violet Taylor, Sandra Benton, Lilivan Harris, Lou Belcher, Ruby Hallum, uncles; James Hallum, Donald Hallum, Byron L. Blythe Jr., maternal grandparents Byron and Julia Blythe, paternal grandparents Frank and Addie Hallum, cousins; Leroy Henderson and Jimmy McKenzie.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years James Blair Jr., sister Sue Tischler and husband Cary of Styx, nephew Shane Tischler and wife Crystal of Styx, nephew Jesse Tischler of Kaufman, great niece Elaina Tischler of Styx, great nephew Eli Tischler of Styx, cousins; Jerri Henderson, Loyd Henderson, Denise McKenzie of Styx, cousin Nicki McKinney of Crandall, numerous other family members and many friends.