Frances Lester Baird, 87, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Douglas Baird; son, James Douglas “Jimmy” Baird; daughter, Deborah Baird Bandy; and sister, Lois Jean Pendry.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Brenda Booth (Jack); son, Ronnie Baird (Missy); grandchildren, Nicole Williams, Kimberly Dowdy, Taylor Baird, Brianna Duncan, and Jamie Baird; six great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Paul Bandy; sisters, Gloria Strickler and Joyce Howard; brother, Gary Lester; and a very special sister-in-law, Barbara Long.
Friends were invited to visit with the family from 4 until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, in the Richfield Town Center Chapel in Salem. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Bishop Tim Nuckles and Pastor Sharon Nuckles officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Frances’ family invites friends to make contributions to the hospice care organization of their choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Oakey’s Funeral Service – Roanoke Chapel, Roanoke, Va., (540) 982-2100. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.
