Gloria Elizabeth (Beth) Blair

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