Wainomia D. Bird, 94, of Nashville, passed away at 12:30 P.M., Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL.
Wainomia had worked as a boss at MCA Records in Pinckneyville.  She had also worked in the laundry department of a nursing home.  She was a member of Beaucoup Baptist Church in Pinckneyville.  She enjoyed gardening, canning and pulling horses.  Wainomia loved her grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids.
She was born March 12, 1929 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Francis and Wilma (Stout) Newsome.
She married Lincoln Bird on March 17, 1945 and he preceded her in death on Jaunuary 2, 1991.
She is survived by one daughter - Lana Luitjohn and husband Jim of Alma, one son-in-law - James Bonner of Laclede, seven grandchildren - Jim Bonner of Texico, Scott Bonner and wife Mary Jan of Laclede, Buffy Bonner of Hoyleton, Chastity Smolley and husband Greg of Woodlawn, Curtis Newton of Du Quoin, Daniel Newton of Du Quoin, and Richard Davidson of Du Quoin, great grandchildren - Brian Heggemeier, Jr., Brandice Heggemeier, Chelsea Wilson, David Wilson,  Quinton Bonner, Sarah Loftin, Shyanne Davidson, and D.J. Davidson and fifteen great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter - Eugenia Newton, one grandson - Travis Bonner, one great grandson - Beau Heggemeier, and one sister - Elizabeth Sheff.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 1 P.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Burial will be at a later date in the Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
In leiu of flowers, friends may make memorials to Searby Funeral Home to help with the funeral cost and will be accepted at the funeral home.