Cleora Carter Bird
July 17, 1933 — February 15, 2017
Cleora Carter Bird, age 83, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her residence.
Mrs. Bird was born July 17, 1933 in Appling County to the late Jafus David and Loveda Wright Carter. She enjoyed being outdoors and growing her roses. As an annual participant of the Appling County Rose Show she received various awards. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served as church secretary for 25 years. Mrs. Bird was preceded in death by sons, Claude Alan Bird and Kelly Bird, brother, Brice Carter and sisters, Bernice Mobley and Clarice Tomberlin.
Survivors include her husband, Claude E. Bird of Baxley, son Gary Bird and wife, Leta of Baxley; daughter in law, Denise Bird of Baxley; brother, Winton Carter of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughter, Rachel Kelly Bird of Baxley, great grandson, Harrison Kelly Tillman of Baxley; special niece & caregiver, Sarah Smith of Baxley and special caregiver, Nancy Jackson of Baxley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday at 1:00 PM until the funeral hour at the church.
Active pallbearers are David Mobley, David Mobley, Jr., Adam Mobley, Tanner Mobley, Corey Fussell & Jamie Mobley.
Honorary pallbearers are the Trinity Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church and the James Clark Family.
Remembrances may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 217 South Main Street, Baxley, GA 31513
Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.