Isabell Marie Baird

Isabel Marie Baird was a loved daughter, sister, a beloved wife and mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. She passed away at age 86, on April 5th, 2024. Her passing was peaceful, being surrounded by family members as she wished. Her faith and trust in Jesus Christ was evident as she was received by Him. There will be a visitation/viewing at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, April 25th from 9:00am till 9:00pm. Her graveside service will be held at Mount Olive Memorial Park at 11:00am on Friday, April 26th, 2024.

Marie was born on June 16th, 1937, in Galena, Kansas to David and Isobel Warren. She moved from Galena to Skamania, Washington as a child. Her family moved from there to Kent, Washington where she graduated from Kent Meridian High School. Marie moved to Sacramento, CA after high school where she met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Baird, and they were married on December 7, 1967. Marie worked for the state of California as an Administrative Clerk (secretary), and later retired from that position, at which time her and her husband moved to Big Spring, Texas to be closer to their daughter, her husband, Robyn and Keith Torbik, and their grandchildren.

Marie is survived by three sisters: Sheryll Compton, Carolyn Young, and Rebecca Fulton. Six children with their spouses; Jeri Engleman, Mary Franklin, Sam and Naomi Fackrell, John Fackrell, Lisa Fackrell, and Robyn and Keith Torbik, along with a brother and sister-in-law.

Marie who was a Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Aunt, and is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren, and many Nephews and Nieces, all of whom loved her, as she loved them.

Those who have passed on before her, are her parents David and Isobel Warren, her loving Husband Robert Baird, her sister Janyce Donyes, one grandchild Shav’yah Fackrell, and one great grandchild Adrian Fackrell.

Marie attended Sand Springs Baptist Church, and the family would like to extend their appreciation toward the church which she considered family and loved dearly. Special thanks to Pastor Courtney and his wife Kelli Ballard, who were more than friends, being trusted advisors, and were looked to for guidance and encouragement. She loved all her church family at Sand Springs Baptist Church.

Special recognition: In moms’ final years she lived next door to her son-in-law and daughter who cared for her and took care of her with love and compassion, often going to great lengths to meet her needs. She also had two special Grandkids Jessica and Jacki, along with three “Great” grandkids Athena, Alli, and Rori who loved her and brought much joy into her life. A special and loving thank you Keith and Robyn for all your love and caring that you gave willingly and unselfishly.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her name to; Childrens Hospital, Saint Jude’s, or Wounded Warriors, all of whom she supported.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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