Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Kenny Ervin
What a wonderful couple you were and what a beautiful family. My sincere condolences to a great friend.
Birth date: Apr 6, 1942 Death date: Sep 22, 2019
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Gloria Elizabeth (Beth) Adams Blair, 77, of Gate City, Virginia, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 22, 2019. Born in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late George C. Adams and Mary Alice Snodgrass Adams.Beth was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger T. Blair; daughters Mary Beth Vaughn and husband Jeff, Jane Laoo and husband George; granddaughters Blair Vaughn and fiance Carter Aylor, Madison Vaughn Copeland and husband Chandler, Quillen Laoo, grandsons Andrew Vaughn, Zion Laoo, and Killian Laoo; sister Daris McConnell and husband Jim, several loving nieces, nephews, and family members.Beth was a member of Midway Memorial Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Rye Cove High School and attended Radford University and East Tennessee State University. Beth began her career with the Scott County Department of Social Services in 1972. She retired from the Department of Social Services as an Eligibility Supervisor in 1994. Retirement did not slow her down. Beth was an active member of the Scott County Community. In 1995, she became the first female to represent District 5 on the Scott County School Board, where she served honorably for 17 years. Beth was passionate about ensuring a quality education to the students of Scott County. Beth was also a member of the Rural Area Development Association where she worked with low income families in need of emergency housing services. Beth was instrumental in the organization and distribution for Scott County Christmas Cart, which helped low income families provide Christmas gifts and food during the holiday season. She continued her volunteer activities through her work with the Rye Cove Optimist Club and Scott County Social Services Board.Above all, Beth enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. She never missed a school event for her daughters and continued that tradition with her grandchildren.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. Rev. Janet Sweet will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:45 pm prior to the service.A Committal Service will take place at Oak Hill Mausoleum IV on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 11:00 am. Grandsons and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Midway Memorial Methodist Church Food Bank, 5532 Veterans Memorial Highway, Gate City, VA. 24251.Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Gloria Elizabeth (Beth) Adams Blair and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
What a wonderful couple you were and what a beautiful family. My sincere condolences to a great friend.
What a wonderfully sweet person Beth was to work with. As a representative from the Social security office, I had the pleasure of knowing Beth from 1976 to 1994 on a sometimes weekly basis. I enjoyed conversation with her and know she will be missed, but thought about daily with those thoughts bringing ease to the sorrow her loss incurs.
Fred Himelwright
Mary Beth & all your family,
Many thoughts and prayers for you. Losing our parents is the biggest heartbreak. It is a life changing loss.
❤️ Lori Kern Burton
Beth was such a wonderful lady. I am so blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Teresa Lane
I'm so sorry I'm unable to attend the visitation and memorial service. Vanessa had surgery today so I'm staying close to home. I have been honored to serve alongside Beth on the school board. She was a woman of unimpeachable integrity that worked diligently to maintain and improve the educational facilities and staff for Scott County. As in the passing of Bill Quillen, Scott County has lost a great friend. Prayers for all of her loved ones and friends during this time. I will always remember her with great fondness.
Kay Jessee
Beth was so helpful to us at Three Bells Meth. Church. She was a great friend in so many ways. Roger our prayers are on you and your precious family
God bless you. Billy and Belle Byrd
Jane, Mary Beth, and family, Beth was one of my biggest supporters when I started my teaching career at Rye Cove Intermediate. She often stopped by to offer encouragement and kind words. Beth was not only a cheerleader for me, but she also encouraged our students. We could always count on her to attend any event. My prayers are with you all. Love,
Heather Hurd
Enjoyed Beth while I was in school system and time I knew her at Rye Cove.she was special lady