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Juanita Baird Obituary
Abilene, TX
Geneva Juanita Baird of Abilene passed into the arms of the Lord, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the age of 90. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in North's Memorial Chapel with Larry Millican officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, under the direction of North's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Ms. Baird was born October 24, 1924 in Hamilton, Texas to James Leroy Hammack and Annie Laurie Beacheam. After meeting Loyd Baird, she fell in love and was married forty-six years. Juanita was known to family and friends as Mom Baird or Mamaw. She operated a licensed Day Care in her home for over 50 years. Mamaw was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was committed to teaching her faith and love of the Lord to every child she opened her home and heart to.
Mamaw was the matriarch of the Baird family and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Loyd Dale and Terry Wayne. Two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
She is survived by three sons; L.C. Baird and wife Charo, Mike Baird and wife Tootie and Ronnie Baird and wife Diane. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Hendrick Hospice, her duty nurse Crystal Rogers, and her amazing friends, Deborah and Maggie for all their love and devotion.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hendricks's Hospice.
Online condolences can be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com.
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6 Entries
October 16, 2015
So very sorry for your loss! Such a sweet lady. Remember her from our childhood. Sandra albright Lookingbill
Shelly Tennison
October 15, 2015
Ronnie, Diane & family, I am so very sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Albright Trice Barton
October 15, 2015
What a wonderful lady! She kept both our kids for several years, and I don't know how we would have made it without her. Our son, Craig and his sister, Melinda, got together and were sharing some things they remember. Craig said she was firm, and he loved her dearly. Melinda was laughing about her putting a large rubber band around kids hands for some things they did and knew better..of course the band was much larger than the kids hands...but they got the message. Never missed a day keeping the kids..Wonderful Lady!! Hugs to all the Baird family and we'll all be glad to meet her..in the sweet bye & bye.
October 14, 2015
Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
October 14, 2015
We got to visit her in June and I actually recorder everyone talking. I can hear her now anytime I want. We love you Juanita!
Jim Cargile
October 14, 2015
The Bairds were great neighbors on Simmons Street and our children loved the time in Momma Baird's care.
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