Betty Jo Blair Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Jo Blair of Etowah, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on February 8, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ike Benson and Minnie Benson; her husband Archie Blair; her daughter Janice Masingale; her siblings, Willie Tipton, Frankie Dodson, Nana Lou Davis, Mary Nell Rogers, Daily and Raymond Benson; and her children-in-law, Paul Derrick and Sharon Blair.

She is survived by: her children, Jeannette Derrick of Englewood and Steve Blair (Kay) of Etowah; her son-in-law Roger Masingale of Englewood; and her grandchildren, Brian Masingale (Monica), Brent Masingale (Carly), Kelly Stephens (Michael) and Kristin McCormack (Lee). She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other loved family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Ms. Betty Jo's memory.