Betty Jo Bruner Baird, 94, died June 6, 2022, in Danville. Born September 11, 1927, in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Jennings and Golden Casteel Bruner. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Dr. John M. Baird; and a son, James Bruner Baird.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Jo Baird (Marcus) Takacs; sons, Jeffrey J. (Christy) Baird and John (Vanessa Olson) Baird; four grandchildren, John Micah (Julie) Baird, James Philip Baird, Michael Joshua (Katie) Baird and Sara Jennings Baird (Jake) Henry; six great-grandchildren, John Walker Baird, Kathryn Jay Baird, Emma Taylor Baird, Atalie Jo Henry, Timo Curren Baird, and Jacque Matisse Noah Baird; and a brother, Rufus Jennings Bruner.

Public visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, Monday, June 13, 2022, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. Funeral service will be at 1 pm, Monday, June 13, 2022, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. The online guestbook and our Hugs from Home program are available at www.stithcares.com.