Desma Blair

KINGSTON Desma Hutcheson Blair, 88, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at Harriman Care and Rehab.She was a faithful and longtime member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and loved all her brothers and sisters in Christ. Retired from Oak Ridge Y-12 plant after 35 years of service, she was an avid tennis player.Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Blair; stepdaughter, Carol Lindsey; brothers, John, Kenneth, Warner Hutcheson and Tim Beene Sr.Survivors stepdaughter, Darlene Osborn; stepson, James Blair; numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in the Kyker Chapel with Kenny Plemons officiating. Entombment 11 a.m. Monday at Kingston Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston. www.kykerfuneralhome.com.