Ruby Marie Freeman

Ruby Marie Baker

88, of Springdale, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2013 at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville.

She was born October 5, 1924, in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Wesley and Verona Latta Freeman.

She was a homemaker and had previously served as the pianist for Immanuel Baptist Church.

She loved attending Cross Church of Springdale where she sang in the choir and did not miss church for twenty straight years. She also enjoyed sewing and spending time with her friends and family.

Mrs. Baker was preceded by her husband Roy, in 2002 and one son, Dana, in 2012.

Mrs. Baker is survived by one son: Tommy Baker and , Vida, of Fayetteville; one daughter: Carole Baker and Kayri, of Farmington; two sisters: Floy Parks of Dallas, Texas and Louise Galey of Duncan, Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Jeremy Baker of Buford Georgia; Alaina Hornsby and Justin of Logansville, Georgia; Troy Baker of Mulvane, Kansas; Jared Baker and Stormey of Fayetteville; Lora Adams of Farmington; and Brent Weathers of Springdale; and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Cross Church of Springdale at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Joe Dorman officiating under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 5, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Memorial Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Jack Freeman, Almer Dee Freeman, Johnny Cobb, Jeremy Baker, Jared Baker and Brent Weathers.

The family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to the staff at Willard Walker Hospice House and also to Katherine’s Place for the comfort and care they gave to their mother, grandmother and sister.

Online condolences may be sent to www.memfuneral.com.