Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, April 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from the Greenwood United Methodist Church. Dwight Work will give her eulogy and Rev. Joyce Lighari will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Place of rest will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Those desiring memorials are suggested to the Greenwood Community Cemetery Association, 1705 Hwy 49 East, Charlotte, TN 37036.
Rose Arlene McClelland Baird, age 78 of Charlotte, Tennessee died unexpectedly on Monday April 6, 2026.
She was born in Charlotte, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Vervin Thomas Sr. and Verla Duke McClelland. Rose was a graduate of Charlotte High School, Class of 1965. She was a longtime member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. She has been married to Bob Baird for some 30 years. As Bob said…” she was a wife with a very commanding voice.”
Rose was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, V. T. McClelland Jr., Virginia Chandler, Joel McClelland, James Robert McClelland, Herbert McClelland, Mary Ann Jones, Sarah Spruill, Linda Cammack and Clara Story.
Most of her professional career Rose did administrative work. She served as the extradition officer for the State of Tennessee during the administrations of the late Gov. Ned Ray McWherter and former governor Lamar Alexander. She also served on the Tennessee Parole Board.
Rose was truly one of a kind. She was the life of the party so to speak, always enjoying every minute of her day. Rose was funny, smart, and had the ability to make one feel very special. Rose didn’t have a shy bone in her body. She kept up with the politics of the world and once said that she read Psalms 56 for President Trump each and every day.
Rose is survived by her husband, Bob Baird of Charlotte, TN, her children, Mary Ann Homic and husband Craig of Cape Coral FL, Kristen Math and husband Thomas of Sartell, Minnesota, Erik Baird of Bedford, Texas and Wayne Hill of Madison, AL, her sister, Brenda Work and her husband Dwight of Dickson, TN and her brother William C. “Sharkey” McClelland and his wife Jennifer of Jackson, TN, 10 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren and Many nieces and nephews.
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I am so sorry for this family’s loss. Sending thoughts and healing prayers.
Bob, Mickey and I were so very sorry to hear about Rose. She was such a wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed by everyone who know her. We are keeping you in prayer. We know the Lord will be with you during these difficult days and give you the peace and comfort you need.
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. Rose was such an amazing, kind, and beautiful woman. I will miss her greatly and the light she brought. My heart will ache for Bob and his loss.
Rose always made one feel loved and cared for. Loved her love for Jesus and her welcoming spirit. She always was a true joy to be around and always had an encouraging word to share. We will miss her Facebook posts and her stand for truth in our country. Bob you have so many great memories to hold on to and be thankful for.
Bob, really sorry for your lost. Send our condolences.
Rose was one of a kind , Funny and all business at the same time . She had the trust of folks high up in government, and the love for everyone else around her. God. Bless
My heart is with Bob and his family as they navigate this tremendous loss. Sending so much love to you all!
Rose loved the Lord and she loved people. Her true gift was helping people learn to love themselves and reach their potential. Life if a little sweeter, a bit better, and without question a lot more fun because Rose was. I am deeply sorry for anyone who didn’t have the opportunity to know, and be loved by, her.
Rose and her family are the backbone of the Greenwood community’! She will be missed! Lots of good memories at. The Greenwood church!
So sudden and so sad! I have known Rose since high school! She attended Charlotte High School and I attended Cheatham County High School. And we worked together in the Alexander and McWherter administrations. We both shared a love of politics and were political junkies! My deepest sympathy to her family and friends,
Bob, so very sorry for your loss. We loved Rose, I’ll definitely miss her! Our sincere condolences to you & family! ♥️🙏
Your positive energy followed everywhere you went. There will be a deep sadness in the hearts of everyone lucky enough to have met you. You are missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences from Tokyo Japan.
Rose was a warm, caring person who went out of her way to reach out to others and support them. I will miss you, Rose.
I am saddened and heartbroken by Rose’s sudden death. She and I have been close friends since 1980, when we started working together. We became good friends and have been through many times of happiness and sadness, good and bad, ups and downs, but mostly good times, and just good solid friendships. No matter how long it had been since we had talked or seen each other, we picked up where we left off. She was a light in this dark world and she brought everything into perspective in such a real way. She was funny, she was very smart, and she was straight to the point. I am praying for Bob, her siblings and children, and grandchildren to be comforted by the Lord Jesus Christ. She will be missed. I will always love her and she will always be in my memories. ❤️🙏
Dennis and I have been praying for you, Bob, and knowing Rose is doing really well where she is now. We think of you several times each day and send you our love and caring. You two were so special together and made a great team. Know we are here for you and surround you with our love. God Bless Rose. God Bless YOU!