Nora “Lorene” Blair

Nora “Lorene” Blair, 88.

Nora “Lorene” Blair, 88, died in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from a lingering illness.

Born June 16, 1933 in Reeds Spring, MO, to James & Mary Wallace of Reeds Spring, MO.  She graduated from Branson High School in 1951.  On August 14, 1951 she married the love of her life Harold “Zane” Blair.  They were graced with three beautiful children, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She resided in Springfield, MO at the time of her death.  Lorene was a wonderful wife and mother and doted on all of her immediate and adopted family.  She was always ready with a smile and a hug for whoever needed it.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah Jenson and son-in-law Wesley; her son Mike Blair and daughter-in-law Liza; and her son David Blair; grandchildren Leslie, Angie, Amanda, Jennifer, Nicholas, Codie and Tanner; all of her great and great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold “Zane” Blair.

Celebration of life services will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, 1638 E. Hwy 76, Branson, MO 65616 with Visitation at 11am, Service at noon and Graveside to follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery.