Alice Jean (Geib) Baker, 83, of Erwin, TN, died February 25, 2019 at the Center on Aging and Health, Erwin, TN. Born June 17, 1935 in Frankfort, Ind. to Lloyd G. & Thelma F. (Carman) Geib. She married Richard J. Baker on July 30, 1954 in Frankfort and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2013.
Mrs. Baker was a 1953 graduate of Frankfort High School. She lived in Frankfort for 40 years, Indianapolis for 23 years before moving to Tennessee in 1998. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Bearing Inc. and Executive Assistant at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Milling Company, before retiring on June 20, 1998. While living in Frankfort and raising her family, she worked with her mother teaching and creating beautiful ceramics. She enjoyed retired life living in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee. She was an avid bridge player and displayed a very competitive energy when playing games/cards with family and friends. Jean truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; watching tennis, traveling across the US and Europe, and visiting with friends and family. She was a beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to many. Mrs. Baker formerly attended St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Frankfort.
Memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Baker may be directed to Mountain Dale Freewill Baptist Church, 102 Little Bald Creek Rd., Erwin, TN 37650, (423)735-1105.
Visitation and Services
Services will be 12 Noon, March 9, 2019 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main Street, Frankfort, IN. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon on Saturday prior to the service. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park in Frankfort.
Survived by:
She was survived by two Sons: Tracy A. (Ann) Baker of Irons, MI and David L. (Marge) Baker of Tucson, AZ, eight grandchildren, four great granddaughters and two great grandsons.
Preceded by:
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Grant J. Baker (1990) and one brother, Richard G. Geib (2017).
I went to Mountain Dale FWB Church with Jean for a short time. She was a sweet, gentle lady full of love for
others. Her presence was an asset to the congregation & to me personally.
She would always stop to speak with
me when I would meet her at Walmart, etc. A true joy
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Facebook Twitter GoogleLoved her. She was a sweet lady. Will miss her smile
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThank you Gwen for sharing that story. We love hearing stories about her life and friends on the Mountain.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWe were so sorry to hear about Mother Jean. We we to school with Jean. With love. Helen and Dick Rayles…
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThank you Helen and Richard
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Facebook Twitter GoogleLove to all.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry to here about your mother passing. I know you guys loved her very much.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThank you Ron
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Facebook Twitter GoogleTracy and family, Sad to hear of your loss. I remember your mother well. My prayers are with you as you go through this time.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThank you Michael
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWe are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Mrs. Baker and miss her dearly. She treated her “Amish grandchildren” very kindly. We will never forget her. May our Sovereign Lord grant you all peace and hearts full of fond memories. Love, The Hensley family: Chad, Christy, Hannah, Haven, Heidi, Hadassah, Hobie, Hyder, and Hope
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMom loved your family. Your family truly share the message of Christ in how your family lived their daily lives. Thanks for being there for the mom in times of need. Baker family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you-all today. Ms. Baker was a good neighbor and friend-we will miss her.
So sorry for your loss.
Ray,Brenda & Lisa Chandler
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThanks for being great neighbors and friends to Mom. Great people like you is why she truly loved her TN home. Bakers
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