Mrs. Barbara E. LairdBarbara E. Laird age 80, of Starke passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Windsor Manor following an extended illness. Mrs. Laird was born on October 13, 1933 in Miami to the late Nolian and Jessie Mae (Holt) Beckham. She was a homemaker and member of Union Baptist Church in Newberry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Laird. Survivors are: sons: Michael Cooper of Ft. Lauderdale and Patrick Cooper (Maryanne) of New York; grandchildren: Cecelia Cooper, Nicholas Cooper, Brian Cooper, Catlin Cooper, and Allison Cooper; great grandson: Ryan Nicholas Cooper. Graveside funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 6259 SE 75th Ave., Newberry, FL located in Gilchrist County. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME IN STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide