Deborah Lois "Deb" Philpot Blair, 69, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Evarts, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital following a long illness.  Deb was born on May 31, 1954 in Harlan County to the late James T. Philpot and the late Evelyn Short Philpot.  She was an active member of the United Methodist Church.  Deb was a friend to many, she loved helping others and loved to laugh.  She worked at the Cloverfork Clinic for 30 years where she welcomed many patients with her infectious smile.  Deb and Wally moved to Wisconsin for several years before returning to Kentucky to become "Nonna" to her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Cade and Aden.  Deb loved to decorate, garden, and the Green Bay Packers.  She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, wife and daughter.

In addition to her parents, Deb is preceded in death by a brother, Michael Philpot; and a brother-in-law, Otis Belcher.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Walter "Wally" Blair, Mount Vernon, KY; a daughter, Brooke McLain Nipper and husband, Daniel, Keavy, KY; two grandchildren, Caden Hatcher and Aden Nipper; three sisters, Juanita Brinson and husband, Dave, Ohio; Patricia Belcher, Virginia; Regina Johnson, Danville, KY; and a brother, James T. "Jim" Philpot, Jr. and wife, Lynn, Ohio.  Also surviving are many cousins, nieces, nephews, other family and friends, and her special caregivers, Michelle Mason and Shanda Stamper.

Her visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 1 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Robert Amundsen officiating.

Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery with her family and friends serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah "Deb" Blair.