Windy Elise Baird

Windy Elise Baird, 55, of Siloam Springs passed away on November 15, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 15, 1967 in Rogers, Arkansas to Larry English and Vicki Crawford English. In her childhood years, Windy and her family moved around the country frequently as her father worked in management, opening many of the first Walmart stores. She graduated from North Pulaski High School in Jacksonville AR in 1985 and later earned a BSBA from the University of Arkansas in1989. After graduation, she worked at Mass Merchandisers, Adult Rehabilitation, Youthbridge, CASA, substitute teaching and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She went back to school in 2014 and graduated at the top of her class as a registered nurse in 2016. She worked in OB, OR, Psychiatric Nursing, and was a Clinical Analyst for GDIT. She was organized and routine in her daily activities, often having the exact same meals for breakfast and lunch, along with a latte at 2:30, but dinner had to be different. No leftovers allowed! She planned well in advance for birthdays and holidays. She loved going kayaking with her family and enjoyed all of the outdoors, but especially a warm beach with white sand. Her greatest spiritual gift was Faith, and she believed that divine intervention happened everyday. Her hair was a maintenance nightmare that she managed to tame through hours of preparation and care, but anyone who met her complimented on how great it looked. She hated Winter, and would often say she was “robbed” of Summer if there were too many cold days in June. She could give someone the benefit of the doubt without judging them and offered sage advice to those who asked, and was almost always right. She loved shopping for good deals, fireworks, her dogs, the Hogs, and the smell of a new baby, and was excited to plan the next trip or getaway. Anyone who even casually knew Windy would never forget her lighthearted laugh and a smile that brightened a room. She was, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around, because she loved life and appreciated every little one of life’s joys. For those who knew her, she was their favorite person. She is preceded in death by her father, Larry English, and her paternal grandmother, Susie English, and maternal grandmother, Louise Ellis. Survivors include her husband, Clark Baird of the home; two children, Taryn Carr and husband Bryan of Siloam Springs and Jordan Baird of Bentonville; her mother Vicki Atnip and stepfather Dennis of Little Flock; one sister, Jaime Castoe and husband Kenny of Bentonville; three grandchildren, Isaiah, Lucas and Elise; and one nephew, Chase Castoe. A memorial service will be Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2pm at Cross Pointe Community Church, 1174 W Henri De Tonti Blvd, in Tontitown, with Pastor Larry Petton officiating. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72762. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com

Windy Elise Baird

July 15, 1967 - November 15, 2022