Jirlean Laird Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jirlean Laird of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jirlean left this world on September 8, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jirlean Laird to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Newton Anderson Sr. and Eunice Campbell; her siblings, Rovell Anderson, William Henry "Bill" Anderson, Daniel Newton Anderson Jr., Aubrey D. Anderson, Ben F. Anderson, Willie "Louise" Hogans, Eliza "Ann" Anderson, Luetrishe Goode and Talcumia Bell; and her daughter Gail Laird.
She is survived by: her grandson Markees; her great-niece Kathy; her close friend Toccara Addison; her brother James "Jim" Anderson; her children, Elnora Laird of Evansville, Detral Lewis of Evansville and Van Laird of DeFuniak Springs; her grandson-in-law Markees Addison (Toccara); her great grandchildren, Xavier McDonald (Grace) of Pensacola and Dillan Brinson; Nehemiah. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, and friends.
