Doris Rae (Smith) Barnes Blair, 84, passed away at her home in Russell Springs, KY on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1939 to the late Lonzo Lee and Maggie Smith of Eli, KY. Doris was the sixth of nine children.
Doris was a seamstress at Russell Sportswear in Russell Springs. Upon its closing, she then was employed at the Stephens Pipe and Steel Company, which was housed at the former Russell Sportswear building. Doris enjoyed shopping trips with her sisters and niece Beverly (Bootie) Smith, gardening with her husband Billy, and flowers, flowers, flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, William A. (Billy) Barnes (owner/operator of Russell Springs Milling Company) and husband, Navy Veteran Paul Blair, both of Russell Springs; and seven siblings: Calvin (Edith) Smith of Norwood, Ohio, Glenna (J.C.) Bean of Russell Springs, KY, Anna (Harold) Norman of Eli, KY; Ethel (Bill) Trammell of Liberty, KY; Marie (Jimmy) Sparks of Columbia, KY; Lonzo “Lee” Smith and Jeffrey Smith both of Russell Springs, KY.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: William Todd (Kerri) Barnes of Russell Springs, KY
3 grandchildren: Samantha (Izzy) Gonzalez of Liberty, KY, Tiffani (Brian) Campbell of Campbellsville, KY, and Rebecca (Benjamen) Duncan of Corbin KY
6 great-grandchildren: Jaelynn and Braedyn Popplewell and Kaydence Gonzalez of Liberty, KY; Joshua Todd, Alexandria Dawn, and Elijah Brian Campbell all of Campbellsville, KY.
1 brother: Charles M. (Jonell) Smith of Russell Springs, KY
2 sisters-in-law: Norma Smith and Patti Smith of Russell Springs, KY
3 stepsons: Dan (Tammy) Blair of Norwood, Ohio, Ron Blair of Richmond, KY and Rick Blair of Nashville, TN
A host of nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Sullivan and Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating
Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery.
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Jonathan Smith, Ryan Smith, Jason Smith, Josh Smith, Jackson Smith, and Colby Smith
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503. Donations can also be made at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at bernardfuneralhome.com.
