Margaret Ellen Bird, 70, of El Dorado passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Oak Ridge Nursing Home. Born September 17, 1955 she was the daughter of Floyd and Lottie Lambert Haynes.
Mrs. Bird was a homemaker and for many years had been a caregiver for shut-ins.
Preceding her in death were her husband Walter Gary Bird, a son, Michael Shane Bailey and a daughter, Sherry L. Bailey, her brothers, Floyd Lee Haynes and George A Haynes along with sisters, Mary Cross, Edna Jane Dearing and Vera Haynes.
Survivors include her daughter, Becky Haynes (Kevin) of El Dorado, a sister, Nancy Haymon of Louann. Surviving grandchildren are Brianna Hall (Russell), Zachary Haynes, and Amber Lasiter (Keith). She is also survived by step-children, Michael Bird (Gina) and Michelle Henry (Jeremy) along with great-nieces, Starr McElveen (Christian) and Sky Faust and a nephew, Nick Faust.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Young's Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Gail Haynes officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
