Visitation

N/A

Service

Dec. 18, 2022
1 p.m.

Committal

Dec. 18, 2022

Martha Geneva Norman Baird, 77, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Born in Burke County, NC on January 31, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William Norman and Betty Pritchard Norman. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who loved the Lord with all her heart. She retired from the NC Forestry Service after 28 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, eating Dum Dum suckers, and especially spending time with her family.

Martha is survived by her husband, Roger Dale Baird; son, Scott Horne (Kathy); daughter, Melanie Booth; step-son, Kevin Baird; grandchildren, Briana Michaels (Michael White) and Dalton Dale; great-grandchildren, Carter Grigsby and Cole Michaels; brother, Jerry Norman; sister, Wanda McGuire; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Madison Taylor White; and a brother, Ronald Wayne Norman.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2022 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.

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Wanda and Jerry, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Martha. I would have come to the service had I known. I think of our times we spent together growing up. I am here for you if I can do anything please let me know. You are in my prayers. Sending all my love. Gladys Norman Carswell

—Gladys Norman Carswell

I walked to the bus stop many years with Martha and her family. She was a wonderful woman and I am proud to have known her. Rest in Peace.

—Ann Avery Davis