Lillian Byrd Blair passed away peacefully at the jubilee age of 82 on Friday December 15, 2006, at Somerset Court, University Place Winston-Salem NC. She was born March 6, 1924 in Winston-Salem NC to John Henry Byrd and Fannie Clardy Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Charles Nelson Budd, husband John Blair, and granddaughter Asenath S. Wooten (Brandy). Lillian Blair was a loving, tender mother adored greatly by her family. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory three children Lawrence O. Budd-William (Starlet Q.), Phyllis A. Leonard and Jacquelyn Francis; 10 grandchildren: Robinette Budd, Yolanda Budd-Baldwin (Kevin), Monique Budd, Mark A Walters (Jennifer), V. Andre Walters Jr., Charleston Eugene Leak, Ronald Bailey (Amy), Prudina William, Lillian William, Carla Budd and Alexis V. William; 30 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Lillian also leaves behind a host of other cherished family members and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am on Wednesday December 20th at Mercy Seat Holiness Church W-S, NC, (Pastor Theodore Rice) with Reverend Charles Leak Officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00pm- 9:00 pm on Tuesday Dec 19th at the Home of Ronald & Amy Bailey 3025 Teresa Ave W-S, as well as at the home of Lawrence and Starlet William 30 Pilot Ridge Ct Greensboro, NC 27407.