Tiller Blair age 90 of Savannah, GA formerly of Akron, Oh went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10, 1936, in Troy, Alabama to the late Louis and Lela Mae (Boswell) Austin. She worked at the Diana Shop as an Sales AssociateContinue Reading
Tiller Blair age 90 of Savannah, GA formerly of Akron, Oh went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 10, 1936, in Troy, Alabama to the late Louis and Lela Mae (Boswell) Austin.
She worked at the Diana Shop as an Sales Associate for six years and started her Day Care at home. She was a member of New Trinity Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Samuel Johnson and a member of the choir over 40 years.
She is preceded in death by her son Calvin Blair, daughter Debra Blair and 16 siblings.
She will be missed by her husband Fletcher Blair, children Shirley (Ron)Gales and Curtis (Tonya)Blair. Tiller is also survived by her sisters, Martha and Johnnie Mae, 4 grandchildren, Leechelle, Cory, Brittany and Calvin Jr.,12 great grandchildren, Cheyauna, Breauna, Tyuana, De’Angelo, Da’Leaha, De’ Analyee, Denver, Coryon, Chaniya, Cory Jr., Travion and D’Ambre, 6 great great grandchildren, JaBre’, Tylen, Malani, Brielle, Major and Zariahna. Special nieces, Karen and Cynthia. Special nephews, Michael, Joseph and Michael Jr., great nephew, Trae.
Calling hours for Tiller will be held Saturday October 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. At Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 West Thornton St. Akron, OH 44307, followed
by funeral services at 10:00 AM with Dr. Donzella Rodgers, officiant; Interment in Greenlawn Family Services, 2580 Romig Road, Akron, OH 44320.
We all dream of having a mother who is kind, loving and geuine, Tiller was exactly that type of mother. She guided us through years and years and years of hardship, difficulty joy and
Achievement. Our mother was the foundation of our family and without her it’s difficult to know what to do or what comes next. Her special quote: The lord will make a way somehow, just trust in him.
Faye & Kelvin Dowdell
left a message on October 13, 2026:
Shirley, Curtis, Mr. Blair & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and we are asking God to comfort you today, tomorrow and in the upcoming days. God Bless
Bennie Wright
left a message on October 11, 2026:
My condolence to the family. Tiller and FJ was like a ,mother and father to me and my brother. Tiller will be truly missed.
Kimberly Blair
left a message on October 9, 2026:
Shirley and Curtis accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. As my ex mother in law I would talk to her at least two or three times a week. The talks we had would always made my day better. Then on Sunday faithfully singing in the choir. She convinced me to get baptized at NewTrinity. I will always think of her fondly.
Marva (Peewee)
left a message on October 8, 2026:
Uncle Fletcher, Shirley and Curtis, I'm sorry and my heart hurts for you; it's been years. I hate that THIS is how we reconnected and that's on me. Michael called and told me. Had no clue she and uncle Fletcher had left Ohio. That said, my greatest memory is how every single morning she got up and fixed breakfast for uncle Fletcher. She rose very early every single day. I always admired that about her so, when I was living in LA and I would get discourgaed from time to time, I reflected on her example and it inspired me to get up and do what needed to be done. Another memory I have is when I went into the medicine cabinet and stole what I thought was chocolate candy... Should've known that noone keeps Hershey's in the bathroom. I love and appreciate that era of my childhood that created loving memories that I will always cherish and Tilla was a major part of that. You are loved and will be missed.-Peewee.
Marva (Peewee)
left a message on October 8, 2026:
Uncle Fletcher, Shirley and Curtis, I'm sorry and my heart hurts for you; it's been years. I hate that THIS is how we reconnected and that's on me. Michael called and told me. Had no clue she and uncle Fletcher had left Ohio. That said, my greatest memory is how every single morning she got up and fixed breakfast for uncle Fletcher. She rose very early every single day. I always admired twhen I lihat about her so, when I was living in LA and would get discourgaed from time to time, I reflected on her example and it inspired me to get up and do what needed to be done. Another memory I have is when I went into the medicine cabinet and stole what I thought was chocolate candy... Should've known that noone keeps Hershey's in the bathroom. I love and appreciate that era of my childhood that created loving memories that I will always cherish and Tilla was a major part of that. You are loved and will be missed.-Peewee.
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Faye & Kelvin Dowdell
left a message on October 13, 2026:
Shirley, Curtis, Mr. Blair & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and we are asking God to comfort you today, tomorrow and in the upcoming days. God Bless
Bennie Wright
left a message on October 11, 2026:
My condolence to the family. Tiller and FJ was like a ,mother and father to me and my brother. Tiller will be truly missed.
Kimberly Blair
left a message on October 9, 2026:
Shirley and Curtis accept my condolences on the passing of your mother. As my ex mother in law I would talk to her at least two or three times a week. The talks we had would always made my day better. Then on Sunday faithfully singing in the choir. She convinced me to get baptized at NewTrinity. I will always think of her fondly.
Marva (Peewee)
left a message on October 8, 2026:
Uncle Fletcher, Shirley and Curtis, I'm sorry and my heart hurts for you; it's been years. I hate that THIS is how we reconnected and that's on me. Michael called and told me. Had no clue she and uncle Fletcher had left Ohio. That said, my greatest memory is how every single morning she got up and fixed breakfast for uncle Fletcher. She rose very early every single day. I always admired that about her so, when I was living in LA and I would get discourgaed from time to time, I reflected on her example and it inspired me to get up and do what needed to be done. Another memory I have is when I went into the medicine cabinet and stole what I thought was chocolate candy... Should've known that noone keeps Hershey's in the bathroom. I love and appreciate that era of my childhood that created loving memories that I will always cherish and Tilla was a major part of that. You are loved and will be missed.-Peewee.
Marva (Peewee)
left a message on October 8, 2026:
Uncle Fletcher, Shirley and Curtis, I'm sorry and my heart hurts for you; it's been years. I hate that THIS is how we reconnected and that's on me. Michael called and told me. Had no clue she and uncle Fletcher had left Ohio. That said, my greatest memory is how every single morning she got up and fixed breakfast for uncle Fletcher. She rose very early every single day. I always admired twhen I lihat about her so, when I was living in LA and would get discourgaed from time to time, I reflected on her example and it inspired me to get up and do what needed to be done. Another memory I have is when I went into the medicine cabinet and stole what I thought was chocolate candy... Should've known that noone keeps Hershey's in the bathroom. I love and appreciate that era of my childhood that created loving memories that I will always cherish and Tilla was a major part of that. You are loved and will be missed.-Peewee.
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