Mrs. Gearldean Janatta Blair Duke, age 89, died Friday January 15, 2021 at her home following a short illness. She was a native of Dekalb County but lived in Woodbury. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Blair and Sylvia Hibdon Blair, her husband, Coubert Duke, grandson, David Higgins and brothers, Ricky, Will H., Jimmy and Morris Blair.

Mrs. Gearldean is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Gary) Renales of McMinnville and Wanda (Dave) French of Murfreesboro and brothers, Bill Blair of Woodbury and Terry Blair of Michigan. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

She was a member of the Woodbury 7th Day Adventist Church where she was a sabbath school teacher for 50 years. She retired from Valdour Enterprises. She was a excellent cook and enjoyed gardening, canning, and quiliting.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday January 18 at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM until time of service.