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Betty Jean
Baker
Mar 5, 1930 — Feb 1, 2019
Betty Jean Baker, 88, of Markleton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Trauma Center, Cumberland. She was born March 5, 1930 in Markleton (Hexie), a daughter of Samuel and Mattie (Firestone) King. Her parents, husband, Robert, sisters, Mary Trimpey, Ruth Trimpey, Alice Miller, Freda Metheney, Lizzie Younkin, Lola Conway, Olive Woods and Lillie King and brothers, Melvin, Scott, James, Warren and Ray preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, Douglas Baker and wife, Myra, Everett, Larry and wife, Ronda and Darwin and wife, Cindy, all of Markleton; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Eileen Baker, grandchildren, Kimberly Schmuck and husband, Steve, Jill Nye and husband, Keith, Sarah Sechler and husband, Jeremy, Matthew Baker and wife, Heather, Eric Baker and wife, Alexia; great grandchildren, Caleb, Allison, Hannah, Makala, Braden, Isabelle, Alexa and Benjamin; Special nephew, Shawn Baker and wife, Susan and special niece, Robin Ansell and husband, Mark; special great nephews, Mason, Jennifer, and Megan Ansell and Scott Baker; fondly considered family, Bradley Pletcher and Bethann Rice and numerous other nieces and nephews. Betty was a homemaker and loved gardening and baking. She truly was a great "baker" and shared many sweet treats with others. Family always came home for a piece of pie. She was a lifetime member of Old Bethel Church where she was a custodian, Deaconess, board member, Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher and WCSC member. She really enjoyed singing in the church choir and her boys fondly remember her singing at home. Friends will be received from 4-8 PM Monday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence. A service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday in the Old Bethel Church with Rev. Duane Riddle officiating. There will be viewing at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment in Old Bethel Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Old Bethel Church, 227 Old Bethel Road, Markleton, PA 15551.
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