Bobby Lea Baird, age 73, of Gallipolis, died Thursday morning December 15, 2011 at her home. Born July 6, 1938 in Hugo, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Opal Marlow Pursell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a Great Grandson, Colton Baird, and by a Brother, Jerry Pursell.
Bobby was a homemaker and a member of Fairhaven United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her Husband, Donald J. Baird, who she married on September 19, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona.
One son, Steve Baird, three Daughters, Cheryl (J.D.) McGuire, Janie Nibert, and Peggy Lucas all of Gallipolis.
Seven Grandchildren, Ben Baird of Gallipolis, Jason Wray of Pt. Pleasant, Jeremy Wray of North Carolina, Justin Wray of Gallipolis, Brady Swain of Gallipolis, Stevie Wandling of Gallipolis, and Jewel Wray of Pt. Pleasant.
Seventeen Great Grandchildren
Three Brothers, James (Pat) Purcell, Donald (Marcia) Purcell and R.D. Purcell all of Arizona
Six Sisters, Maxine (Lynn) Northcraft of Tennessee, Kitty (Gary) Leedom of Arizona, Donna (Chris) Chevay of Arizona, Sandy (Richard) Morse of Arizona, Shirley (Rick) Talmadge of Arkansas, and Gail (Doug) Bergman of Arkansas
One Brother in law, Paul Baird of Alabama
One sister in law, Betty Stover of Wellston.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Monday December 19, 2011 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 PM.
An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com