Ina Gay Lair
Funeral services for Ina Gay Lair, 72, Moody, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lair passed away at 8:47 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at her home.
She was born March 20, 1952, at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to George Oral Kerley and Adah Mae Kerley. On November 6, 1971, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jerry Lair. Gay had a love for camping and yardsaling. For 30 years she worked side by side with the love of her life running their store. Ina was a loving wife, grandma, and sister. She will be missed by so many, but will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry Lair; two children, Heath Lair and wife, Krista and Heather Williams and husband, Donald; eight grandchildren, Brett Lair, Arieona Smith and fiancé, Logan Jewell, Evan Smith, Connor Lair, Mason Webb, Jax Lair, Tyler Williams and wife, Jaden and Nate Williams and wife, Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Kabella and Kreed Williams; three sisters, Georgia Frost, Barbara Bozich and husband, Mike and Donna Shelley and husband, Larry; two sisters-in-law, Janice Mead and Venita Hollingshad and husband, Jim; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents; four brothers, O.G. Kerley, Richard Kerley, Keith Kerley and Wayne Kerley; three sisters, Ozerah Friend, Nonda Wassmann and Sharon Goode, and one infant sister; and sister-in-law, Alberta Cunningham, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lair-Williams Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
James and Sandy McGlothlin
May 18, 2024 @ 6:47 pm
We’re so very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. She’ll be greatly missed. Sending hugs and prayers for comfort to you all.
Nancy Brunette
May 18, 2024 @ 9:11 pm
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JERRY AND THEIR FAMILY GAY WAS A OLD FRIENDS FROM HIGH SCHOOL WE GO BACK MANY YEARS.. I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL ALL MEET IN HEAVEN GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY LOVING PRAYERS NANCY BRUNETTE
Dianna Siigert
May 19, 2024 @ 12:32 pm
First met this lady while working with Erin. Mrs. Lair had a great sense of humor and seemed to be, always having a good time. She will be missed.
Sue Ven Douris
May 19, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
This special lady will stay in my heart forever. She made me laugh, made me thoughtful, made me remember what good friends are for. Mamma Queen of a wonderful family who follow in her footsteps. You really did a good job with your life, Gay. Thank you for your friendship.
Joe and Melinda (Burgess) King
May 19, 2024 @ 7:13 pm
So very sorry to hear this news. Sincerest condolences to you all.
Mark and Trish Cotter
May 20, 2024 @ 8:26 am
When Mark and I first got married, and we’re so young, we moved to Mark’s hometown of Moody where I first got to meet Jerry and Gay at Jerry’s Station and Grocery. I had never heard of Moody until Mark and I started dating. Upon meeting folks like Jerry and Gay, I felt like I already had friends there. I appreciated that feeling immensely. Gay always had a smile for me and for everyone that walked into the store. She made you feel special and as if you belonged. I believe she did this for all people. She seemed always to be happy and contented with her life. I know everyone will miss her and her beautiful smile. Mark and I are here for you all and wish you peace in the knowing that she was loved and will always be loved.
Mark and Trish
LInda Eades
May 20, 2024 @ 8:33 am
Moody Store has never been the same since Jerry and Gay retired from there. Gay always had the best smile and was a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with Jerry and the family.
Linda Eades
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
May 20, 2024 @ 9:40 am
We are so sorry, and pray for God’s comfort for all her loved ones.
Amber Redburn
May 20, 2024 @ 9:47 am
Krista, Heath, and Lair Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Gay. At this time we will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Jerry and Cathy Roberts
May 21, 2024 @ 4:53 pm
We are so sorry to hear this news. She was a very kind and smart woman. Her and Jerry made a great team and I always looked forward to seeing them. She helped so many in the community and she will be greatly missed. God bless to all of the family you have lost a great matriarch.
Jennifer D Henry
May 22, 2024 @ 7:13 am
Jerry, Heath, Heather and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Peace and love be with all of you.
Cindy Kirkland
May 22, 2024 @ 7:41 am
Sending love and prayers for the family. Gay was a sweet and kind lady that made everyone’s day better. Bob and I did a lot of business with Jerry and Gay, always had a smile and we would all be laughing about a story by the time we left. She will be missed.
Terri Tomlinson
May 25, 2024 @ 12:06 am
Jerry, Heath, Heather and families, so sorry for your loss! She was a beautiful lady, inside and out. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the store. Praying for all of you!
Tommy & June Thompson
May 28, 2024 @ 8:43 pm
Lair family, we were blessed to be friends with Gay. Our hearts
& prayers are with Jerry & the family. She was a sweet lady & always made you feel special!