Marquita Lee Baird

Marquita Lee "Marky" (Windel) Baird, age 62, lifelong Shawnee resident, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home in Shawnee.

Marky was born July 16, 1962 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, a daughter of Frank and Nancy Yvonne (Cox) Windel. She was raised in Shawnee and graduated with the Bethel Acres class of 1980. After high school, Marky attended college for a little while before pursuing her field of work as a Nurse's Aide. She served that role for many years working at various clinics and home health agencies. More recently, she has been spending her time with her beloved family, especially those darling grandchildren. As well, she enjoyed watching TV, loving on her dogs and cat. Additionally, Marky was a skilled writer. Some of her work has been published., Marky's loving, but strong personality will be missed sorely by those who loved her.

Survivors include her life partner, Flynn "Tommy" Wilson, sister, Jennifer Raper and husband Lanny of Oklahoma City, OK, daughter, Bailey Kirkpatrick of Shawnee, grandchildren: Blake Burrow and Scottlynn Miller and host of other dear relatives and friends.

Marky was preceded in death by her parents, son Thomas N. "Trey" Miller, III and brother Frank E. Windel, Jr.

A ceremony to celebrate Marky's life will be held privately by her loved ones.