Ballinger, Texas
Helen Diane Laird
1952 — 2022
Helen Diane Laird, 69, of Ballinger, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1952, to Edell and Genevie (Faulkner) Whitefield in Freer, Texas. On October 6, 1972, she married the love of her life Ronnie Jay (R.J.) Laird at a ceremony in Dublin, Texas. Together they shared over 50 beautiful years before her passing. Diane loved to birdwatch, cook, and she especially loved her grandson, Bryce. Diane was the coordinator for Meals on Wheels in Ballinger for over 13 years. She was also the assistant county treasurer for Runnels County until she retired in January of 2020. Diane is preceded in death by her parents Edell and Genevie...