MARTHA ELIZABETH RUSSELL BLAZIER, age 92, of Seymour, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was a Charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Retired from Sears Roebuck and Company after 28 years of service. She was appointed a Colonel of Tennessee by Governor Ned McWherter in 1993. She was also known as the "Butterfly Lady" of Seymour.
Preceded in death by husband, Herbert W. Blazier; infant son, Herbert W. Blazier, Jr.; parents, Charles & Glennie Russell; brothers, George Russell, James Russell; sisters, Edna Russell, Birtie White & Margaret Ivy; Niece, Katherine Howell.
Survived by; great niece and husband, Gwen & Bobby Morgan who loved her like a mom; great, great niece and husband, Nikki & Jason Carter and their son Tanner who always made her laugh; sister-in-law, Naomi Russell; special nephew & wife, Terry & Mary Lee Russell and many more nephews and nieces too many to list. Best friend of 50+ years, Jo Vaughn who checked on her daily.
A special thanks to all of the wonderful individuals who have helped take care of her over the years; John & Marilyn McCammon, Freddie & Libby Hancock, Steve Patterson and Wanda Bilyeau.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Highland Memorial Park for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service and interment with Rev. Jerry Russell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway.
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