Catherine H. Baker, 84, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 6, 2012.
Catherine was born February 5, 1928 in Burke County, Georgia. She attended R.L. Cousin, Jr. Elementary School in Sardis, Georgia. On January 18, 1947 Catherine and Johnnie were married. God blessed them with 49 blissful years together. From their union, ten children were born, five girls and five boys. After moving to Savannah, Georgia in 1955, she became a member of Central Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev.William Daniels, which became her home church. Catherine loved the Lord and faithfully served Him throughout her life. Catherine was the first trained and certified home dialysis technician in Savannah who cared for her husband for fifteen years as a dialysis patient.
Survivors include her children: Vernita Baker of Sardis, GA, James E. Baker (Alice) of Houston, TX, Glen Bonner of Sardis, GA, Charles E. Baker of Las Vegas, NV, Janice M. Baker of Woodbridge, VA, Johnnie Baker III (Barbara) of Oklahoma City, OK, Robert Baker of Atlanta, GA, and Dennis Baker (Janet) of Savannah, GA; also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 13 great grand children; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service for Catherine H. Baker will be held 11AM Thursday, at Central Baptist Church, 738 Hitch Drive. Interment New Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Alexander, GA. Reposing at the Church Thursday, 9AM until hour of service. Public viewing Wednesday 3-9PM at the Chapel.