Nancy Kathleen Baird, 74, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital on November 13, 2012 surrounded by her family following a long battle with lung disease.

Born on August 4, 1938 in Staten Island, New York, she was the younger of two children of the late Howard Wegener and Kathleen (Gottlieb) Wegener. She graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island in 1955, and came to St. Mary's County in 1968, where she has resided since. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends, but found her greatest joy in her family.

Nancy is survived by her loving children, David Raymond Hicks, Jr. (Irene) of Boise, Idaho; Robert Hicks of Mt. Vernon, WA; Margaret Anne Upchurch (Gordon) of Bedios, TX; Cathie Gardner (Tommy) of Drayden, MD; James Howard Hicks (Barbara) of Maidsville, WV; Chris Mangrum (Mike) of Lexington Park, MD; Vickie Lynch (Tom) of Salisbury, NC; Edie Dennison (Jeff) of Waldorf, MD; Cheri Tatro (Steve) of Dunkirk, MD; Lisa Beall of Grafton, WV; and Joseph Baird of Bedias, TX; her best friend and sister, Patricia Norris; her dearest friend, Etta Ashman; 36 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

Nancy was predeceased by the following loved ones, Hunky Russell, Vick Baird, Howard Edward Wegener, Robbie A. Hicks, and Heather Kelley.

Family will receive friends for Nancy's Life Celebration on Monday, November 19, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A prayer service will be held by Pastor Rob McKnight at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 22020 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church, 26325 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.