Kathleen Vivian Baird
Kathleen Vivian Baird
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Kathleen Vivian Baird, 79, of Forney, Texas, passed away peacefully at home with family on March 22, 2026, due to congestive heart failure.
She was born on July 2, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Maryannis Vivian Rutherford.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Marshall, and her son, Adam.
She is survived by her children: Melody Baird; Maria and Greg Hoyer; Matt and Carrie Baird; Joseph and Cheryl Baird; and Jacob and Patricia Baird; as well as 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She is loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 8200 FM 741, Forney TX on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the service at 10:00 a.m.
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