Funeral services for Margaret Ann Lair, 78, were held on October 23, at Clark’s Chapel Church of God in Flats. Interment followed at Turner Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were J.C. White, Audie McAree, Curt Drake, Issaic Keith, Billy Bookman, Kevin Thomas and Keegan Wray. Honorary pallbearer was Kaemon Thomas.
Mrs. Lair died on October 20, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1947, to Claude and Lota Cason (Rabe) in Point.
She was married to her high school sweetheart, Idus Lair, for more than 30 years before his passing. She later married Clyde Riley and spent many years with him before his passing.
Mrs. Lair dedicated herself to hosting events that fostered joy and connection, from Easter egg hunts that delighted children, to firework shows that lit up the night sky. She transformed her home into a welcoming space for all, orchestrating occasions like the haunted hayride and “Christmas with the Casons” at the Cotton-Pickin’ Theater. She made every gathering memorable with her vibrant spirit.
She was a lifetime member of Clarks Chapel Church of God in Flats, and was the church clerk for over 20 years. Mrs. Lair also had a passion for the track races, where she supported her favorite cars as a sponsor. She also enjoyed going to her children’s and then later grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with her family.
Her greatest pride came from her family. She was proud of the family she came from and the strong roots she had growing up as the youngest of 10 children. She created a family of her own and cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by daughter, LaTonna Drake and husband Curt; grandchildren, J.C White, Brittainy Thomas and husband Kevin, Karissa Wray, Baylee Bookman and husband Billy, Presley Keith and husband Issaic, and Audie McAree; great-grandchildren, Keegan, Kinzlee, Kaemon, Kadence, Kruze, Kyri Jo, and Austen; siblings, Kenneth Cason, Paul Cason, and Jerry Don Cason; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Idus Lair and Clyde Riley; parents; daughters, Jean Ann Hockaday and Kimbrala Jo Lair; siblings, Preston Cason, Bobby Lee Cason, Joe Ben Cason, Christine Hayes, Linda Kay Childers and Maureen Cason.