MAERENE BAIRD

Maerene Baird passed into eternal life on January 16, 2018, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky, with her family by her side.  She had attained the age of 83 years, five months and 29 days.

Born July 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Taylor) Meadows.  Besides her parents, she is  preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Renfro Baird, two daughters, Brenda Shoopman and Wilma King, eight brothers: George Meadows, Charlie Meadows, Roscoe Meadows, Ed Meadows, Arnold Meadows, Floyd Meadows Coy Taylor and H.P. Meadows and four sisters: Opal Moore, Minnie Silcox, Cindy Cox and Rosie Perry, as well as two infants: Sammy and Vicey Meadows.

Surviving family include two sons: Eddie (and Brenda) Baird of Jellico Creek, Kentucky, and Benny (and Jewel) Baird of Pine Knot, a daughter, Beverly (and Richard) Musgrove of Pine Knot, nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Baird was a homemaker and member of the Hayes Creek Church of God.  She enjoyed camping, gardening and quilting when she was able.  She loved her family and in return she was genuinely loved and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, in the chapel of Pine Knot Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Neal officiating. 

Burial:  Osborne Creek Cemetery

Visitation: Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisting with funeral arrangements.