DeAnnda “Dee” Bird, born November 1, 1962, in Salina, Kansas, to Archie and Joyce Fry at Asbury Hospital, passed away December 22, 2025, at her home.

She was the youngest of three siblings. She is survived by her sister, Darcy Smith (Bill), her brother, Dennis Fry, several nieces and nephews, and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Joyce Fry, and her brother, Greg Fry.

Dee married Roland “Roly” Bird Jr. on October 19, 1995. She retired from Salina Regional Hospital, where she worked for 32 years in food service. During retirement, Dee and Roly enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, and gambling, and especially cherished their most recent trip to Laughlin, Nevada, with friends Mary and Darrin Loe and Donnie Heidle.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery, Salina, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salina Animal Services care of Ryan Mortuary.