Martha Grace Baird

Martha Grace BairdMartha Grace Baird, 88 of Tipton died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Autumnwood Extended Care at Tipton Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1920 in Tipton County, the only child of George Ray & Orpha Elizabeth (Ludlow) Findling.  On April 30, 1938 she married Chester Andrew Baird who preceded her in death on December 3, 1966.  She was a life-long Tipton County resident and a Century Farm owner.Martha was a dedicated mother, homemaker, flower gardener and volunteer.  She volunteered her time and expertise at the Association for Retarded Children when it opened in Tipton County in the 1970's.  Later she was a volunteer aide at Tri-Central Schools and a volunteer at Tipton County Memorial Hospital.  She resided in Green Valley, Arizona in the winter and volunteered at the Green Valley Baptist Church.Surviving are four sons and their wives, George Warren Baird (Judy), Lawrence Allen Baird (Rachel), Roger Leon Baird (Beverly) and Mark Andrew Baird (Linda), all of Tipton County.  One son, Richard Dale Baird preceded in death in 1958.Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Carol (Mrs.. Steve) Christenberry, Greg, Brent, Andrew, Jennifer, Betsy, Brian, Richard, Joshua and Jacob Baird; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.Her funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Revs. Leon Clark and Kevin Carr presiding.  Burial will be in Sharpsville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 Wednesday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 96, Tipton, Indiana, 46072, or the Kokomo Rescue Mission, 321 W. Mulberry, Kokomo, Indiana, 46901.