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Michelle Baird Obituary


Michelle Lynne Baird passed away on July 8, 2023, at home after an illness.

Michelle was born on September 23, 1958, in Oildale, CA, to Paul and Shirley (Prickett) Johnson. Michelle was raised in Olivehurst, CA, where she attended elementary and Jr high. She graduated from Lindhurst High School in 1976.

Michelle met and married her husband Robert in April 1977, and they were married 46 years. They moved their family to Longview, WA, in 1986.

Michelle graduated Stylemasters in Longview and enjoyed 34 years as a hairdresser. She was the owner of Studio M Salon for 17 years. She is a member of Pacific Way Church of Christ in Longview.

Michelle is survived by her husband, Robert; 2 daughters, Amy and Kimberly; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; her sister, Nikki Corliss; her mother, Shirley Johnson; and numerous nieces; and nephews.

She was preceeded in death by a daughter, Kristy; great-grandson, Lincoln; and her Dad Paul.

An open house celebration of life will be held on August 5, 2023, at Youth and Family Link, 907 Douglas St., Longview, WA, from 4 pm to 7pm. All are invited to attend.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appeal Democrat on Jul. 18, 2023.

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Marlea Blain

August 6, 2023

Beautiful family, I was glad to meet them at the get to gather last night. So painful still. Loved that Lady.

Jeffrey Sugg

August 2, 2023

From Jeff,may this sweet lady be with our Lord and prayers for all her family,she will be missed dearly.

Rhonda Harrell

July 21, 2023

Sending my condolences to the family. We grew up together as neighbors, she lived right in front of me. May God be with the family. RIP Michelle! Rhonda Harrell an family

Vernon Patterson

July 14, 2023

So sorry for your loss! Sending our thoughts and prayers! Our hearts are broken for the family! Love and prayers, Vernon and Nedra Patterson

Marion Hautala

July 14, 2023

Michelle was not only my hairdresser for many years but became a good friend. I´m going to miss the time we shared our lives, while she did my hair. My sympathy to her family.

Marlea Blain

July 13, 2023

Michelle, as you know, was an extraordinary woman. I am going to miss her, and her voice. So sorry to her family

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