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Stella Baker Obituary
Starkville - Stella Hill Baker of Starkville died on December 3, 2019, at the age of 100.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Percy Jackson Baker, her son Robert (Bobby) Baker, her parents Luther and Luna Smith Hill of Ellisville, her sister and her six brothers. She leaves her daughters Betty (Newton) Cole of San Antonio, TX, Mary Lynn (Jimmy) Ball of Calhoun City, MS, and Ann (Dean) Morrison of Madison, MS. She also leaves five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville.
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Carole Hill Fairfield
December 8, 2019
Dear Ann, Mary Lynn, and Betty,
My heart is with you, as you celebrate the beautiful life of your dear mother, my precious Aunt Stella. She was my father's adored little sister, and I was the tiny flower girl at her wedding to your father so many years ago. I can still remember how lovely she was, with her glossy chestnut hair and radiant smile. Aunt Stella was an amazing lady, and her life serves as an inspiration to those she leaves behind.
My love and thoughts are with you,
Cousin Carole
Lee Ann Mayo
December 7, 2019
Ann, Such a beautiful person. Will continue to send thoughts and prayers to you and your sisters as you celebrate your Mom's homegoing and a life well lived.
Jackie and Nina Wofford
December 5, 2019
We will continue to remember you in our prayers.
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