Bell County KyArchives Obituaries.....Baker, Elsie J September 27, 2007
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Oak Ridger  10-1-2007
ELSIE  J  BAKER



Elsie J. Baker, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 

27, 2007. She departed peacefully, at her home in Clinton, Tenn., surrounded by 

loving family, including George, her devoted husband of 67 years. Elsie was 

unwavering in serving and trusting in the Lord. She was born and raised in 

Pineville, Ky., and remained there with her young son while her husband was 
away 

for the duration of World War II. When he returned home, they moved to Harlan, 

Ky., and welcomed three additional children into their family. She was a 

dedicated member of the Cawood Pentecostal Church, which she and her husband 
helped 

build in the 1960s. After her children were grown, she began a career with the 

Methodist Mountain Missions. As district manager, she helped provide 

affordable clothing and furnishings to the less fortunate people of Appalachia. 
After 

moving to Clinton in 1990, she became a cherished member of Beechfork Holiness 

Church, in Wartburg, Tenn., where the congregation simply knows her as "Mom." 

Elsie was a beloved wife and mother, the heart and soul of a large and loving 

family, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in 

death by her beloved mother and father, Fannie and Charlie Collett; sister, 

Marie Bradshaw; and darling granddaughter, Tara Nicole Baker. We know they 
rejoice 

with the angels at her arrival. Left to cherish her memory is the love of her 

life, her husband - her "Doll," George R. Baker of Clinton; loving children, 

George L. Baker and wife, Dolly, of Louisville, Ky., Maricia A. Steward and 

husband, Edward, of Clinton, Deborah Baker Tweed and Michael W. Tweed of 

Knoxville, and Ronald J. Baker and wife, Pamela, of Knoxville; grandchildren, 
Kelly 

M. Baker of Prospect, Ky., Barbara L. Miller and fianc , Bret Kersey, of 

Louisville, Ky., Jennifer K. Meurer and husband, Nathan, of Prospect, Ky., 
Timothy 

E. Steward and wife, Janet, of Clinton, Michael L. Steward and wife, Ila, of 

Oliver Springs, Tyler M. Tweed of Knoxville, Emily T. Tweed of Knoxville, and 

Taylor Peek of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Melody J. Roach of Louisville, 

Ky., Jacob S. Steward, Nathan L. Steward, Cody Aslinger, and Riley S. Steward, 

all of Clinton, and Chelsea N. Steward and Seth M. Steward of Oliver Springs; 

brothers and sisters, Herb Collett and wife, Elizabeth, of Nashville, Whitfield 

Collett and wife, Carolyn, of Youngstown, Ohio, Ruby Christopher of 

LaFollette, Juanita Nelson of Pineville, Ky., and Lola Click of Louisville, 
Ky.; as 

well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, special friends, and devoted church 

family. The family expresses deep gratitude for the loving care provided by the 

CARIS Hospice group, with special appreciation to Wendy Bumgardner, who was 

surely heaven sent. The family received friends at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver 

Springs on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 9 p.m. Funeral 

services were held Sunday at 11 a.m. at Beechfork Holiness Church in Wartburg, 

with the Rev. Herman Woods and the Rev. Jerry Collins officiating. Internment 

immediately followed at Anderson Memorial Gardens. All are invited to share 

their thoughts and memories of Elsie at www.sharpfh.com. Sharp Funeral Home in 

Oliver Springs in charge of arrangements.



Source:  The Oak Ridger,  October 1, 2007



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