Barbara Jean Duckworth Blair's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Newland, North Carolina

Barbara Jean Duckworth Blair

October 19, 1954 - February 23, 2026 (71 years old)

Newland, North Carolina

Barbara Jean Duckworth Blair's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2026 in Newland, North Carolina

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Yancey Funeral Services

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Barbara Jean Duckworth Blair

October 19, 1954 - February 23, 2026 (71 years old)

Newland, North Carolina

Barbara Jean Duckworth Blair Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 23, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Barbara Jean Duckworth Blair (Newland, North Carolina). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gurney Duckworth and Martha Norman Duckworth; and her siblings, Ronnie Mitchell Duckworth and Melissa Duckworth Munday. She is survived by: her children, Vanessa and Robert Blair of Newland, NC; her grandchildren, Emily Ward (Jonathan Wise), Logan Blair, Sklyar Richardson, Kara Holtzcalw and Ally Holtzcalw; her great grandchild Walker Ryan Richardson; her sister Brazilla Duckworth Norris (Wade); her siblings-in-law, Debbie Duckworth and Terry Munday; and her aunt Mildred Duckworth Buchanan. She is also survived by Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.

The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yancey Funeral Services



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Minneapolis Christian Church
2730 N US Hwy 19E, Newland, NC 28657

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Feb 28

Celebration of life

Minneapolis Christian Church
2730 N US Hwy 19E, Newland, NC 28657

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