Doris Kay Baird
September 27, 1938—October 20, 2018
Doris Kay Baird, 80, of Lawson, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Doris Kay was born on Sept. 27, 1938, in Ray County, Missouri, the daughter of Emil Nolker and Elsie (Hankins) Nolker.
She was united in marriage to Jesse DeWayne Baird on Dec. 22, 1957. Doris graduated from Lawson High School in 1957. She has the distinction of being the first woman elected to the Lawson School Board. She retired from Tredegar in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Doris Kay was an active member of Old Union Church in Lawson. She was a long-time Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader, her faith in Jesus influenced and impacted many lives. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her generous hospitality and the joy she found sharing her faith in Jesus. One of her greatest joys was raising her five boys.
She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter Kyla Baird.
She leaves behind her husband of 60 years, Jesse Baird; two brothers: Donald Nolker (Dorothy) of Polo, Missouri, and Kevin Nolker (Debbie) of Warrensburg, Missouri; five sons: Kent Baird (Rhonda) of Excelsior Springs; Brent Baird (Diana) of Port St. Lucie, Florida; Jeff Baird (Heather) of Rogersville, Missouri; Tim Baird (Sheila) of Lawson; and Steve Baird (Shelley) of Bowling Green, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; brother-in-law, Donald Baird of Portland, Oregon, and sister-in-law, Cheryl Booth of Palm Springs, California; two nieces and numerous friends.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Old Union Church, 17990 N. Union Rd., Lawson, MO 64062. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 also at the church, followed by burial at Old Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to be sent to New Hope Missions International, 4243 SW McCrory St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953, or online at newhopehaiti.com.Contributions will be used to help build a church in Haiti.
Arrangements provided by Bross & Spidle Funeral Home Lawson Chapel.