Betty Stinson Baird, age 83, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on September 9, 2026. A beloved sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, Betty was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Betty was born in Lafayette, Tennessee, and spent most of her childhood in Maroa, Illinois. She grew up in a loving family with her parents, Robert and Ruth Stinson, and her siblings, Millie, Jim, Jeanne, and Larry.

Betty earned her teaching degree from Lipscomb University in Tennessee and went on to serve as an elementary school teacher. She taught second grade for many years at Shorehaven Elementary in Garland, Texas.

Betty’s deep and enduring faith in God was central to her life. She was a longtime member of St. James Episcopal Church in Dallas and an active member of the Daughters of the King, where she built many lasting friendships. Known as a prayer warrior, Betty faithfully prayed for anyone in need, whether she knew them personally or not.

Betty married the love of her life, Loy Baird, and they shared many happy years together until his death in 2009. She cherished the lasting memories she made with Loy; her stepdaughter and son-in-law, Dana and Steven Lucia; and their children, Maxwell, Caroline, and Alison.

Betty was affectionately known to many nieces and nephews as Aunt Betty. She was a treasured part of the family and loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children.

Betty was preceded in death and welcomed into Heaven by her husband, Loy Baird; her parents, Robert and Ruth Stinson; her sisters, Millie Brawner and Jeanne Lowrey; and her brothers, Jim Stinson and Larry Stinson.

Betty’s services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation immediately prior at 10:00 a.m., at Williams Funeral Directors, 1600 S. Garland Avenue, Garland, Texas. Interment will immediately follow at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas.