Sandy Baird, aged 68, has passed away, as confirmed by her sister Karen Harrowing Baird on social media. Sandy’s death occurred on September 12, 2024, though the exact cause of death remains unclear. Karen expressed her grief in an emotional post, noting that she did not know whether Sandy’s passing was sudden or due to illness, possibly cancer.
Sandy left home at the age of 18 in 1972, and while she reconnected with Karen in 2005, the two sisters had remained distant. Karen shared her heartbreak, expressing her sorrow over the lost opportunity to build a stronger bond, stating, "I feel hurt that we could not have loved each other because that is how it is supposed to be."
Tributes and condolences have been shared on social media by friends and family. Linda Jacob expressed her sympathy, and Sue Bowles Hunter conveyed her condolences, saying, "So very sorry for your loss Karen… May Sandy RIP." Val Dymond, who remembered Sandy from their school days, also sent her sympathy, describing the situation as "sad."
Sandy’s death has left her family grieving and seeking closure, but Karen takes solace in her faith, believing that "Jesus has answered my prayers, and he will care for her."