Mrs. Helen F. Blair

January 8, 1942 - January 26, 2020

Mrs. Helen Frances Murrell Blair, was born the daughter of the late Naomi and Joseph Murrell, Sr. She grew up and was raised in the loving community of Zion Hill. She was married to the tall and handsome Mr.Henry Blair, Sr. While married, she became the Matriarch and C.E.O. of the Blair Household. Helen confessed a hope in Jesus Christ and became a member of the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the choir. Being one of the lead soloist, she sang old-style gospel that would cause you to sway side to side until you stood up on your feet, clapped your hands and gave God praise. Along with her sisters and brother, they formed what was known throughout the state as The Murrell Singers. Momma had no problem in letting the world know who her Savior was. She would throw her head back and tell you “Honey, can’t nobody do me like Jesus!” And if she took a moment to think about the goodness of the Lord and all that Jesus had done for her, you would have to give her a little room because her soul would Shout!!!!!! “Hallelujah!!! Thank You Jesus!!!!!!” She was a real witness for the Lord, she demonstrated that love throughout her life and showed it everyday. She never met a stranger and once you spent a few moments with her, you were embraced by her love and she made you apart of her life. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. “To God be the Glory for the Great things He has done!” Besides her husband, Helen was preceded in death by a son, Henry Blair, Jr.; grandson, Nathaniel Blair; brother, Thomas Sidney Murrell; and four sisters, Lugenia (Rev. Harry) Banks, Josephine (Rev. William) Beasley, Connie (William) Hamilton, and Jane Roberts. Mrs. Helen Frances Murrell Blair will be lovingly missed by her four children, Dwunna White of Georgetown, Jeffery Blair of Frankfort, Aaron (Carol) Blair of Versailles, and Brian Blair; eighteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph (Patricia) Murrell, Jr.; a sister, Eunice (Bob) Hamilton; sister-in-law Charlie (Charles) Hunt; four brothers-in-law, Ernest (Lamar) Blair, Jody Dunn, Myron (Kim) Blair, and Donald Roberts; and a host of nieces and nephews known as “Aunt Helen’s Babies,” cousins and many friends.