Erma Baird

WEST PLAINS, Missouri — Erma Baird, age 98 of West Plains, Missouri and formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2021 in West Plains, where she had resided with her daughter Donna for the last 12 years.

She was born September 30, 1923 in Gallipolis to the late William and Lula Fraley.

On July 22 1941 she married Glen Baird who preceded her in death on May 31,2004. Into this marriage we're born five children.

Teenie as she was known by many was a very devoted homemaker, a loving, caring wife, mother, Gramy, great Gramy and great great Gramy to many. She was a fantastic cook and welcomed everyone into her loving home and no one every left hungry. She was famous for her homemade chicken and noodles. She was the Solid Foundation of a family she loved dearly. She was of Baptist faith and loved singing all of the old hymns which she knew every word.

She is survived by four children, Becky Pasquale of Gallipolis, Donna (Bill) McKinney of Missouri, Ronnie of Georgia and Kim of Jackson, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Cindy; grandchildren Cassie, Mike, Andy; sons-in-law, John Pasquale and Gene Bates and daughter-in-law, Phyllis Baird. She was the last of thirteen children preceded in death by three brothers and nine sisters. Donavon, William, Ray, Ruth, Lettie, Dorothy, Georgia, Margaret, Patty, Ruby, Farie and Mrytle. She will forever be missed.

Funeral services for Erma will be 11 a.m., Monday December 6, 2021 at the First Church of God in Gallipolis with her grandson, Kurt McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday from 5-8 p.m.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com.