Dezerae Abree Blair was born in Starkville, MS on May 9. 1987, to Maurice (Lucille) and the late Tommie A. Blair. At the age of 10, she became a member of Assembly in Jesus Church (AIJC), West Point, MS under the leadership of the late Apostle Betty J. Davis, where she was baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost. She later joined House of Praise and Family Worship Center, West Point, MS under the leadership of Chief Apostle Rodger Harris and Apostle Monica Harris.
She was a 2005 graduate of East Oktibbeha County High School and later attended East Mississippi Community College (Mayhew). Dezerae served the community in the food industry for 17 years. Her current position was General Manager at Taco Bell (Starkville).
Dezerae was preceded in death by her mother: Tommie A. Blair; grandparents: Theodis Evans, Sr., Minnie D. Blair, Billy Dancer, Georgia L. Matthews and Mack White. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Byron Martez’ Bishop, Jr. of Starkville, MS; her loving parents: Maurice and...