Jan Bentley Laird passed away November 20, 2021, at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital at the age of 69. Jan was born in Mobile, AL to Van Laird Sr. and Georgia Dixon Laird. She graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in education and later earned her Master’s degree. She taught English at Vigor High School while sponsoring student programs for 25 years.
Jan loved the outdoors. She especially enjoyed kayaking, sailing, and gardening. She was a member of the Mobile Yacht Club and Alba Club. In her younger days of sailing she won many competitive awards along the Gulf Coast. As a master gardener, she served as chairperson of the Oakleigh Garden District Beautification Committee for several years. Because she was a master gardener, she was hired by Lowe’s to be a plant specialist. She retained a loyal customer following and one year sold more Christmas poinsettias than any other Lowe’s employee in the entire company.
She lived on Mobile Bay and later moved to Oakleigh. She was equally proud of both homes and the beauty she brought to each. She is survived by her brother Van Laird, Jr. Her beloved yorkie, “Baby Beignet” who will both miss her dearly.
Visitation will be at Pine Crest Funeral Home on Friday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Rescue Foundation 6140 Rangeline Road, Theodore, Alabama 36582 (251) 586-5534.
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