Nairda is survived by; son Jim (Tina) Monroe; son Jerry (Cindy) Monroe; son Jeff (Tonya) Monroe; and daughter Tami (Randy) Pennington; sister Bonnie (Ken) Ruonavaara, numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Nairda was preceded in death by her father Adrian, mother Ruth; husband James, grandson Andrew, and nephew Scottie.
Nairda loved to cook and bake, which led into her dessert business, which then lead into catering and concessions.
She loved spending time with her family, traveling, especially to visit railroad destinations with Jim, and many trips with family and friends.
Visitation at Rowley Wesleyan Church, 3720 Rowley Rd., Williamston, Michigan, Tuesday, August 14 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral service at Rowley Wesleyan Church, Wednesday, August 15 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing.
Contributions in Nairda's memory may be made to Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108; and Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, East Chapel, East Lansing.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greastlansing.com for the Monroe family.
