Ruby Baker

Ruby Iola Baker, 96, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015.

Funeral service 2 pm Saturday, September 19, 2015 in the Minton Memorial Chapel, Pastor Tim Hall, officiating. Burial will follow in Stinnett Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Friday, September 18, 2015 at the funeral home.

Ruby was born May 15, 1919 in Henrietta, Texas to Lillie (Holland) and Robert McDonald. She married Fred O. Baker December 22, 1936 in Borger. Ruby enjoyed cooking and working in her garden, which won her garden of the month on several occasions. She was the rock of her family who reminded them that "it could be worse" and to keep their positive attitudes. Ruby loved to decorate and remodel her home doing some of the work herself and did so as recently as the beginning of the year.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Oneta Wood, Dollie Lewellen, Ollie Cashion, Retha Everton; brother, Wayne McDonald; daughter-in-law, Charon Baker and granddaughter-in-law, Liz Wilson.

Survivors include her sons, David Baker of Borger, Ronnie Baker and wife Carol of McLean; daughter, Treva Wilson and husband Skip of Borger; eight grandchildren, Jimmy Baker and wife Suzanne, Wade Baker, Sherri Leewright and husband Kelly, Shawn Baker and wife Lori, Melissa Witt and husband Darrick, Kevin Wilson, Suzie Cotton and husband Chuck, Bruce Baker and wife Brandy; eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of extended family.

Visitation

MintonChatwell Funeral Directors
314 S. Hedgecoke
Borger, TX  79007
Friday, September 18, 2015
5-7 pm

Service

Minton Memorial Chapel
314 S. Hedgecoke
Borger, TX  79007
Saturday, September 19, 2015
2 pm

Cemetery

Stinnett Cemetery
Box 909
Stinnett, TX  79083