Katie Lou Baker

Katie Lou Baker, 79, of Port Arthur, Texas died Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. Katie was born September 24, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to Jack and Chole Comfort. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and attended DeQueen Elementary, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson High School and Port Arthur Business College. She was retired from Fina as the plant manager's secretary with 30 years of service. Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches, Texas with Rev. Alan Van Hooser officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Donnie Brown, Curtis Brown, Glen Huckabay, Chris Latiolais, Jerry Latiolais, Jim Miller, Pat Saide and David Worthington. Honorary Pallbearers will be John B. Martin and George Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Baker and son, Steve Baker. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Baker of Port Arthur, Texas; Becky Thomas and husband, George of Port Neches, Texas; grandchildren, Chera Latiolais of Groves; Amber Conner of Spurger; Shayna Thomas of Mississippi; Mindy Marse of Buna; Ashley Baker of Louisiana; 4 great grandsons and 2 great granddaughters; cousin, Charles Comfort of Sulfer Springs, Texas; sisters-in-law, Mattie Lou Huckabay of Bridge City; Beulah Baker of New Zealand; sister - in-friendship and faith, Kathryn Messina of Beaumont. 2001 Nall Street Port Neches, Texas 77651 (409)722-0253