Ruth Baker Obituary in Marianna at Vann Funeral Home

Obituary For Ruth Baker

Mrs. Ruth Baker, daughter of the late Joe and Lorine Bell, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on August 24, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Baker was a member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church located in Marianna, Florida where she served as a deaconess and Mother of the Church. To know her was to love her.

Mrs. Baker is a 1968 graduate of Jackson County Training School. She retired from the Jackson County School District as an educator. She served in various positions while working in the field of education. She was also a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

In 1964, she married the late Deacon George Baker, Sr. She was the owner of Baker’s Children Development Center.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM from the sanctuary of the Second West Florida Missionary Baptist Association located at 4110 Herring Avenue in Marianna, Florida where the Reverend Dwight D. Cockerham, Sr. is the moderator with the Reverend George Bowers, Sr. officiating.

Mrs. Baker will lie in state at the Church from 9:00 AM until time for the service.

Interment will be in the Orange Hill Cemetery.

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ruth Baker leaves to cherish her memories, a loving family:

One Daughter: Loretta Baker of Marianna, Florida

One Son: George Baker, Jr. of Marianna, Florida

A Sister that she reared like a Daughter: Cassandra “Cookie” Bell of Marianna, Florida

Two Granddaughters, Four Grandsons, One Brother, Nine Sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.

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Sister Loretta it was so hard for me to do this and I can imagine how you all are feeling because I've been there and it is hard but Mrs. Baker was like my mother and grandmother for my boys in which she said was her boys Jaron and Jason please know we loved her more than life and we love you all as well! She was one of the few BEST, give Cookie and the family our love and prayers🙏🏽❤️🌹❣️

I will miss Mrs. Baker

We will miss you dearly sister, love you always and forever. The Johnsons

Kathryn Johnson

Deepest sympathy to Loretta Baker and her entire family. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL ALWAYS!
THE Dorsey Family

I am so sorry for your loss Ms Loretta and family. Ms. Ruth was one of the best women I ever met. I always enjoyed speaking with her when she came in to Comcast.

I worked with Ruth at CES many years ago and really loved her. She was such a positive person. She was a true lady.

We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry, we couldn't be with you guys on this occasion. God bless you all.

I love and miss you already!!! RIP auntie

I remember when she taught at JCTS. She was a quiet warrior. I'm fortunate to have known her.
William E Long Jr

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING YOUR SEASON OF BEREAVEMENT.

My sincere condolences to the Baker family. May God grant you peace during your season of bereavement. My prayers are with you. Rev. Evelyn Moore

Ondrail and Asia McMillan

JCTS CLASS OF 1959 Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear the loss of our Classmate Ruth. Our sympathy and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May her soul Rest In peace (RIP). CLASS OF 1959 JCTS Dan Hester - Jean Spires - Gertrude Sims - Dorothy Swails - Clemeteen Beavers - Estelle Kirland - Carrie L. Godwin - Amy Pope - Betty Anne White - Tish Brewton - Curtis Sylvester - Mariah Long - Thomas Koonce - N. D. Daniels - Johnny Speights JCTS CLASS OF 1959 Fletcher Gibson, President

Mrs.Baker was a very special lady..She was an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her..We hope that your memories give you peace and comfort..Praying for your strength during this difficult time....Cathy Michelle and Mary Neal