Mary Beth (Meier) Baird, age 71, of Brookville, Indiana died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, following a lengthy illness.

Born July 7, 1954 in Brookville, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Louis J. & Mary Frances (Niedenthal) Meier Clarkson.  On March 5, 1998 she was united in marriage to James Patrick Baird, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2022.

Beth was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.  She enjoyed flowers and gardening, as well as cooking and baking.

Survivors include two daughters, Betsy Vonderheide of College Corner, Indiana, and Rebekah Alfred of Oxford, Ohio; a brother, Joseph A. (Sharon) Meier of Brookville, Indiana; as well as several nieces and nephews and great-nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Pat, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Megan Vonderheide who died October 19, 2008, and a sister, Cathy Meier, who died September 14, 2022.

Family & friends may visit from 4 till 7 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 30, 2026; 10:30 A.M., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic, 145 E. St. Michaels Blvd, Brookville.  Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Megan Vonderheide Memorial Scholarship Fund through the UCCF.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Mary Beth Baird, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com