Norma K. Baird

Norma K. Baird, 71 of Benton, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.

Born in Murray, Kentucky on October 7, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Chester York and Kay Burkeen York.  Norma worked for many, many years in housekeeping at Ken Lake State Resort alongside her sister, Jan and daughter, Regina.  She spent her entire life caring for those around her.  Norma adored all her family, friends and dogs.  She enjoyed being outdoors, especially with a fishing rod in her hands catching catfish or camping.  Norma was of the Presbyterian faith.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Baird of Benton, KY; two daughters, Regina Bedwell (Brad) of Benton, KY and Tressia Kay Harper (Chris) of Coldwater, KY; step-sons, Jason Baird and Brian Taylor; two step-daughters, Patricia Fondaw and Lisa Covey; brother, Mark Snider; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Chad Matlock Fox; sister, Janice Korstad; and her parents.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Collier Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Burkeen and Brad Bedwell officiating. Interment will follow at Unity Cemetery, Hardin, KY.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, Kentucky.