Name: Visitation for Ruth Alvia Munchus Baker
Start: 2023-07-23T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-23T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Historic Baker Funeral Home Inc.

Ruth Alvia Munchus Baker
June 16, 1931 - July 15, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas - Ruth Alvia Munchus Baker, 92, entered rest July 15, 2023.
Funeral Services: 10:00 AM. Monday, July 24, 2023 at Baker Chapel AME Church, 1050 E. Humbolt. The family will receive guests at a reception there beginning at 9:00 AM.
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery in Cleburne.
Visitation: 11:00 A - 5:00PM Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Historic Baker Funeral Home, 301 E. Rosedale.
Ruth Alvia Munchus was born June 16, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Alvin Layton Munchus and Julia Ann Jefferson Munchus. Married to Herbert V. Baker in 1947, Ruth was employed in the family business at Baker Funeral Home, where she served as Receptionist, Musician, Lady Attendant, Beautician and Cosmetologist, Board Member and Co-owner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; daughter, Shelia Earline Baker; grandchildren, Crystal Joy, Angel Denise, and Rodney Conard Baker; siblings, Annie Lee Morgan, Edna Earle Greer, and Merle Murry Munchus.
Ruth Alvia Baker, 92, entered rest Saturday, July 15, 2023. She is cherished in memory by her daughters, Ruth Antoinette Baker, Argoldia Ann Kennard, Vicki Lynn Baker and Dr. Beverly Baker Thornton; Son-in-law, Willie Thornton; grandchildren, Eric Baker (Linda), Lisa Baker Ronald Baker, Misty Tippen, Keosha Baker, Monique Fofong (LeMond), Dr. Michelle Lewis (Jonathan), Ashley Hayes (Michael); great-grandchildren, Arrington Clayton, Marquel Baker, Julia Tippen, Logan Stallworth, Stafford Tippen, Blake Baker, Ransome Baker, Griffin Tippen; great-great grandchildren, Shalisha Harris, Alanna Baker, Kaylee Fofong, Zoey Fofong, Marleigh Baker, Jonathan Lewis Jr; several generations of other family members and many friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jul. 23, 2023.

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Jessica Link Mascilli

July 12, 2024

If angels existed on earth, Mrs. Baker was walking proof one of them. As a child, whose parents were not present Mrs. Baker picked me up off the street, taught me to read my first chapter book, and showered me with love like no one had before. I have memories of her making us (hot) tea with plenty of sugar to sit and do my homework after school but before game shows came on the tv. As a young girl I would accompany Mrs. Baker on many occasions, many times to church (she even bought me church dresses and made sure I was clean and kept), out to the baker chapel, I was even included in more than one family function. At the time I didn´t know, but I truly believe Mrs. Baker was brought into my life by God when there really was no stability elsewhere to offer me sanctuary, and I am eternally grateful to her, and her family's kindness towards me as a child. I grew up, made it out of my situation and have even successfully gained a bachelor´s degree, which I wouldn´t have been able to do without the reading skills the Baker family helped me with. I don´t have many memories of my childhood, but I do of Mrs. Baker. At the time I wasn´t grateful but today I am grateful for the manners Mrs. Baker instilled in me as well. I wish I could have visited with Mrs. Baker before her passing but I wanted to wait until I had acquired my degree, I was class of UTSA, December 2022. I hope my message and gratitude finds you in Heaven, my Angel.

Laurel Freeman-Thomas

July 27, 2023

My heart is aching. I am hurting . Mrs. Baker was such a sweet ,sophisticated and classy lady. Always had a smile and a hug for me. Her house was one of the "very few" houses my mother would allow me to spend the night!!! Dr. Thornton and I were close growing up and are now sorors. Tears are flowing but my spirit is rejoicing!!!

Tonka Keith

July 26, 2023

I thank you so much for the words of inspiration. Wisdom and love Always love you Houston

Regina(Moore) Tucker

July 24, 2023

To my classmate Ruth Antoinette and your entire family ,you have my deepest condolence{May The Most HIGH YAH} be with you through it all I will keep you in my prayers Stay Blessed.

Dr Gwen Morrison

July 23, 2023

She was a special lady. We admired and loved her dearly. Dr Gwen and Rev Dr Ben A.Morrison

Antoinette Marie Pollard-Watts

July 23, 2023

Keeping the entire Baker family in our collective fervent prayers for God´s comfort, peace and strength during your time of grief and sorrow! She was a beautiful soul inside and outside and will be truly missed by all!
The Martha Ann Pollard Family

Baker Funeral Home

July 23, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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