Linda Lee Baird

Linda Lee Baird, age 80 of Ozark, passed away in her home Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born July 29, 1942 in Sparta, the daughter of William Frank and Edna (Jernigan) Farthing.

On July 22, 1962, Linda was united in marriage to Larry Glenn Baird, who preceded her in death.  Linda was a lifelong member of Smyrna Baptist Church.  Linda loved her family and enjoyed taking care of them and spending time with her children, grandchildren and their families.

Linda was a homemaker.  When her children were older she worked at Fasco and retired from there. 

Love of the Lord and her family were most important. 

Survivors include: three sons, Rod Baird and wife Tam of Oldfield, Jay Baird of Springfield, and Kerry Baird of Ozark; grandchildren, Joshua Baird, Tanner Baird, Wyatt Baird, Jason Joyner and Ashley Joyner; great-grandchildren Isaac and Aaron Joyner; great-great-grandchildren, Jon and Annabelle Joyner; her brothers, Denny Farthing and wife Sheryl of Nixa, Ronnie Farthing and wife Ramona of Ozark and Greg Farthing of Ozark; and many nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters in law.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.  A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Selmore Cemetery in Ozark, with Pastor Dale Grubaugh officiating.