Terry Jean Baird, 73, passed away November 23, 2015, at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes, Bradenton, Fla.

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 9, 1942. Terry graduated from Hall High School, the University of Arkansas with a degree in Education and obtained her Master's Degree from American University in Washington, DC. She taught at the Arkansas School for the Deaf, Indiana School for the Deaf, Maryland School for the Deaf, and Model Secondary School for the Deaf on Galludet University Campus in Washington, DC. She taught many things at MSSD. Among them she was a PE teacher, basketball coach and Driver's Education Instructor. She was also very involved with the drama and theatre department at MSSD.

She retired in 2001 and moved to Bradenton, Fla., to be near her family.

Terry is predeceased by her father and mother, Harold and Jean Baird, brother-in-law, William "Bo" Baker and nephew, Bree Baker. She is survived by sister, Jerry Baird Baker, nephews, Kevin and Jeff Baker, all of Bradenton, niece, Keeley (Rich) Harding of Beavercreek, OH, 3 great nephews, 4 great nieces and 1 great-great niece.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Quest Visual Theatre, 7414 Newburg Dr, Lanham, MD 20706 or Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.

Arrangements by Good Earth Crematory.