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Emily Bishop Blair

February 14, 1921 - November 8, 2022
Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
864-294-6415 |
Friday 11/11, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Service
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-6415 |
Friday 11/11, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery West
4814 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
Friday 11/11
Memorial

Emily Bishop Blair, 101, wife of the late William Oliver Blair of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Addie Buchanan Bishop.

After the death of her father, Emily (6), and four of her siblings moved to Tiffin, Ohio, to the Junior Order of the United American Mechanics Home, an orphanage of 1200 children until graduation from high school in 1939.

Emily was a lifelong member of Woodside Baptist Church. She worked in the textile industry at Poinsett Mill and later retired from Fiber Industries. She volunteered 16 years at St. Francis Hospital, clocking over 11,500 hours. Emily delivered Meals on Wheels which she continued after moving to Spring Park Senior Living. She crocheted for many years and loved giving handmade blankets to babies.

Emily is survived by her son, Randy Blair (Janet); son-in-law, Cecil Burgess; grandchildren, Gary Burgess (Kristen), Darren Burgess (Dana), Erin Oliver (Chris), Jeremy Blair (Laura), and Courtney Burrell (Scott); great grandchildren, Cayce Burgess, Carey Burgess, Nathan Burgess, Jeremy Burgess, Aiden Oliver, Ellie Oliver, Sawyer Burrell, Harper Burrell, and Luke Blair.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers; three sisters; and her daughter, Joyce Blair Burgess.

A visitation will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held in Graceland Cemetery West.

Memorials may be made to Woodside Baptist Church, 301 Woodside Ave, Greenville, SC 29611, mywoodside.church.

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Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
864-294-6415 | Map
Friday 11/11, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Service
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel
6710 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 294-6415 | Map
Friday 11/11, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery West
4814 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
Map
Friday 11/11
Memorial

Emily Bishop Blair, 101, wife of the late William Oliver Blair of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Addie Buchanan Bishop. After the death of her father, Emily (6), and four of her siblings moved to Tiffin, Ohio, to theContinue Reading

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Karen Kwasniewski (Holcombe) left a message on November 12, 2022:
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. Aunt Emily was a great lady. Loved her very much
Norma& Jimmy Jones left a message on November 11, 2022:
Our sympathy in your loss of Mrs.Emily. We knew her when my dad was also at Spring Park. In those days she was active and involved. Our sympathy in your loss. Her care of others and work ethic was seen by folks who observed her at Spring Park. A talented Christian woman who is now well and rejoicing.
Martha Bishop and Ed Newman left a message on November 10, 2022:
With Love, in Deepest Sympathy
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Kevin, Richard, Jeff, Kirk, and Angie (Wells Fargo) left a message on November 10, 2022:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement was purchased for the family of Emily Blair by Kevin, Richard, Jeff, Kirk, and Angie (Wells Fargo). Send Flowers
Carolyn Blankenship left a message on November 9, 2022:
Randy, Clarence and I were saddened by the news of your sweet Mother’s death. Once when I was in the Emergency Room at St Francis, she came and sat with me and told me the story of her years of growing up which I enjoy very much. She was an awesome lady. Please know our love and prayers are with you and your sweet family during this time. May God bless and comfort you today and in the days to come
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Wanda Day left a message on November 9, 2022:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We loved Ms Emily. She was a special lady who loved big! Love and prayers, Wanda is and Tom Day
Paramounte Engineering, Inc. left a message on November 9, 2022:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Ann Marie T. Kleczkowski left a message on November 9, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy to hear of her passing. Wishing you and all the family comfort at this time. Your Paramounte Engineering family.
Randy, Angela, Carrie and Will left a message on November 9, 2022:
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
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