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Helen Baker Obituary
Helen Cary Baker passed away on May 31, 2016, at the age of 88.
She is the widow of Charley Baker of Jackson TN.
She is survived by her brothers, James Cary of Martin TN, Homer Cary of Atlanta GA, Lloyd Cary of San Clemente CA, her son, Charley Baker, Jr., (Babs) of Jackson TN , her daughter Cary McCaghren, of Memphis TN; and two grandchildren Paul McCaghren (Carrie) and Matthew McCaghren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Rayburn Cary and Magnolia Cary; sister, Bonnie Cummings and sister, Aileen Cary.
Helen retired from a production supervisor position with the Quaker Oats Company. She also worked for TEA, the Milan Arsenal, for her church The North Jackson Church of Christ, and was an Avon representative for many years. She is loved and will be missed.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, June 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association or the North Jackson Church of Christ.
George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel, (731) 427-5555.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Baker
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Dave and Melanie Carlton
June 3, 2016
Helen is and always will be one of the true great southern ladies. She was always so lovely, gracious and kind to everyone. Anyone who met her would feel immediately loved and accepted. She will be missed.
June 3, 2016
I loved ya'lls mom and loved taking care of her all thru the years.....Chip Jones
Kay Greenway
June 3, 2016
Charley and Cay, I am sending a contribution to the North Jackson Church of Christ and Helen's memory. I just realized no flowers requested.
Kay Greenway
June 3, 2016
Charley and Cay, I am thinking of you and family at this time. I wish I could be there. Helen was a dear friend and I will never forget her. We have certainly lost a wonderful person. Love to you always. Kay
Bickel Family
June 2, 2016
Thinking of you and so sorry for your loss.
Carolyn Puckett
June 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy for your family.
Lee Floyd
June 1, 2016
Our thoughts are with Cay, Charley and all the family and we are so sorry for your loss.
Wilsie Betty and Lee Betty Floyd
Charlie and Kay Harrington
June 1, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for your family.
JT
June 1, 2016
Offering my sincere condolences to the family, during this time, may you find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
June 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Helen enjoyed. So many cannot say the same. She was one of those the Bible call especially strong. Ps. 90:10
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Jun
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Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home2812 North Highland, Jackson, TN 38305
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