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BETTY BAKER Obituary
BETTY CATHERINE BAKER (Age 75)
On Thursday, December 26, 2019 of Washington, DC. She was the daughter of Grayson Baker and Nannie Lou Roth, and she was the sister of Diana Baker Lavik. All predeceased her. She is survived by a niece. She received her Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Tennessee and a Master's from Catholic University. She was in the Peace Corps in Ghana and taught English as a second language. She traveled the World and loved new adventures. She was reading The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux when she died. Services and interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project at https://www.exonerate.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Betsy Nore
December 30, 2025
Betty Baker was a dear friend whom I met in Peace Corps training in 1966. My name Betsy/hers Betty Catherine. Catherine, my mother´s name. We were born on the same Day-Dec 29/ same year-1943. It was fate that we should meet and travel together for decades. Now I am 82. She died too young. I miss her.
Jeannie KT
December 30, 2022
Still miss you, Betty.
Micheline Fleurant
August 6, 2020
I'm So sad that Betty passed and didn't find out until now. We last spoke last September when I was moving from IN to VA. I met Betty in 1975 when we volunteered at the old Museum of African Art on Capitol Hill. We had a close friendship over the years until I moved to IN when calls became fewer in between. I'm devastated.
Is there a way I could contact her niece?
H. Bulent Ertan
February 2, 2020
We met on top of the Empire State building in 1977. We shared many good memories. I am so sorry to loose a dear friend.
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Jeannie Kleinhammer-Tramill
February 1, 2020
I'm adding a note to my previous post. I met Betty in 1992 when she was the U.S. Dept of Ed, OSEP project officer for a grant. We were good friends and corresponded often by email and from time to time by phone. I last heard from Betty in November. Like her other friends, I would appreciate any information about the circumstances of her passing. My email address is [email protected]. Peace, joy, and happiness to my good friend. Find some good restaurants for us in the next life.
Chris Rosenfelder
January 22, 2020
Betty was my best friend in elementary school and then a spirited part of a best-friend-trio throughout those questing high school years. Together we explored her beloved Washington and talked about everything. Her senses of adventure and style were early inspirations, as were her kindness and social conscience in later years. Though I deeply grieve her death, I hope memories of our long friendship will someday bring a smileor even a chuckle.
Betsy Nore
January 16, 2020
I am stunned and saddened to hear of the death of my dear friend Betty Baker. Having not been able to reach her for the last few weeks. (Home phone, cell, e-mai) I became concerned today when her phone was disconnected. My husband suggested we google her and we found the obituary.
We met in the PeaceCorps and were friends and travel buddies for 54 years ( 1966).
Our birthdays are the same day, Dec. 29, the same year, 1943. This made us soul mates forever.
I am eager to know what happened to her in her last days. Please call me at 773-909-4729 if you have that information.
Thank you. I miss her greatly.
Bill Geiger
January 15, 2020
I was stunned to learn of Betty's death. Her friendship over the past 40 years was very special to me. My condolences to all she loved and who loved her.
Bill Halloran
January 15, 2020
A good friend and colleague for over 40 years. I will miss our visits and spirited discussions - GOOD BY
Jeannie Kleinhammer-Tramill
January 15, 2020
I knew Betty as a Project Officer for the US Department of Education, OSEP. I'm so sorry to learn of her passing. She was a good friend.
January 5, 2020
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
January 5, 2020
Please accept my condolences . I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
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