Kimberly “Kimi” Sue Laird, 60, of Farber, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Kimi was born on August 14, 1964, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Sonny Baughman and Carolyn Arch (Doebelin). She was a 1982 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. In September of 1994, she married Boyd Laird in Mexico, Missouri.
Kimi had a vibrant spirit and a warm heart. She enjoyed gardening, chalk couture, and crafting, and she poured her creativity into everything she touched. Known for her outgoing nature, Kimi never met a stranger and made friends wherever she went. She loved her family deeply and embraced life with joy and kindness.
Survivors include her husband, Boyd Laird; four children, Kristin (Nicholas) Figueroa of New York, Jessica Eads of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Lori Laird of Centralia and Stacey Laird; seven grandchildren, Natalie and Luke Figueroa, Cali, Cole Eads, Kingston Mays, Zane Dubes and Josh Shepard; her mother, Carolyn Arch; and three brothers, Kevin Baughman, Keith Kmett and Klayton Kmett.
She was preceded in death by her father, Sonny Baughman.
Memorials may be made to the Audrain Humane Society. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson St., Mexico, MO 65265.
Online condolences may be left at ww.arnoldfh.com
