Deborah A. Baird, 76, Rock Island, passed away Sunday June 25, 2023 at UPH Trinity, Rock Island.

Graveside services for the family will be held at Friday June 30, 2023 in Rock Island National Cemetery. A party to celebrate Deborah's life will be held at 5:00pm Friday July 14th at Riverfront Grille, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family. Memorials may be left in Deborah's memory to St. Jude's.

Deborah was born on October 9, 1946 in Rock Island, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Bell) Holland. She married Michael Baird on November 19, 1971.

She retired from the United States Postal Service after 37 years. Deborah had later served as a Augustana Support Officer.

Mrs. Baird was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island. She enjoyed playing bridge, was a master gardener and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband Michael, Rock Island; children, David Baird, Bettendorf, Brandy (Shaine) McGuirk, Moline, Mick Baird, Rock Island; grandchildren, Jason (Erica) Richardson, Justin Baird, Alicia Holmes, Jacob Hackett, Annalise Baird, Philip Baird, Taylor Curley, Jerid Curley, Amanda Ortiz, Nickolas Baird, Chase Baird; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Jeff Holland (Rita Reiley), Rock Island, Mike (Charlene) Holland, Moline, Mark (Mellisa) Holland, Rock Island, James "Jocko" (Sue) Holland, East Moline, Jane Holland (Steve Fulwider), Moline; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Grace; sister, Joan Dunbar; and son, Danial Baird.