Melvia Zean McCormick Blair, 83, a Warren County resident and native, was born March 27, 1935 and passed away Jan. 15 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.

She was a retired caregiver, member of the Church of Christ, and daughter of the late Amon and Wavie Priest McCormick.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Joe E. and Gina Blair of McMinnville, Ralph and Tammy Blair of Morrison and John and Sherri Blair of McMinnville; five grandchildren, Jenny and Jonathan Norris, Amy Blair, Julie and Trey Clark, John Adam Blair and Leta Nichole Elrod and Leah Blair and Michael Brewer; four great-grandchildren, Colter Norris, Peyton Norris, Brayton Blair and Jayce Clark; sisters Carolyn Goforth, Linda Holder and Novie Ann Blair, all of McMinnville; brother Luke McCormick of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at New Union Cemetery on Hwy. 30 with Derrick Stiles to officiate. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sunday at High’s. Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 18, 2019