Phyllis Marie Baird

Phyllis Marie Baird , age 67, of Jefferson passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016.  Phyllis served in the United States Marine Corps.  She volunteered at Fort Daniel Elementary School.  She found joy in making stained glass.  Phyllis was a member of Hope Crossings Church in Jefferson.  Survivors include her husband of 48 years Ron Baird; son Ron Baird and wife Teri Dawn of Dawsonville; daughters Veronica Jordan and husband James of Dacula, Valerie Baird of Jefferson; brothers William Hutchinson, Walter Hutchinson and wife Judy all of NC; grandchildren Mercedes, Catherine, Ronnie and Olivia. She is preceded in death by her father Henry Hutchinson; mother Fannie Johnson; brother Keith Hutchinson and sister Francie Hoyt.  Memorial services will be held with military honors 3:30 pm Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Hope Crossings Church, 2106 Old Pendergrass Road, Jefferson, GA, 30549. Pastor Chris Stephens will be officiating. The family will receive friends 3:00 pm, Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the church.  A reception will follow given by friends and neighbors.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a local veterans fund or the American Cancer Society.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.