Virginia Joan Blair, age 69, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born on March 28, 1948 in Athens, GA to the late Frank B. Collins and Virginia Mae (Carter) Collins.
Joan was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. She loved all animals, large and small, but her Maltese dogs held a special place in her heart. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, whether it was going out to dinner or talking on the phone. Her most cherished time was spent with her beloved family, especially her grandsons.
Joan is survived by her husband of 51 years, Raymond Alden Blair, Sr.; son, Raymond Alden Blair, Jr. and his children, Austin, Allen and TommyLee; daughter, Danielle Lynn Blair Lowinski and her husband, Robert, and their children Brandon and Trevor; sister, Debbie Sue Collins; brother, Frank Michael Collins and his wife, Susan; nephew, Jess Michael Collins and niece, Rachel Collins.
Services for Joan will be held privately and at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Rising Sun Church of the Nazarene, Upward Basketball Program” and sent in care of R.T Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.