Debbie Baker

Debbie Ann Baker, age 66, of Russellville, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born Sept. 27, 1957, in Covina, California, to Ernest William and Annis Lafreda Brock Bocksnick.

Debbie was a loving, dedicated wife and mother. She stayed home until her children were raised. She spent the past 20 years as a Kroger employee. If you knew Debbie, you knew she never met a stranger and she cared for everyone. Her most beloved title of all was Nana to all her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Herman Bocksnick; and a sister, Karen Oliphant.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bob Baker; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Baylee Baker and Philip and Crystal Baker, both of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Jerry Matchett of Greenbrier; and five grandchildren, Christopher Matchett, Ryan Matchett, Austin Baker, Caleb Baker and Wesley Baker.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, at East Point Cemetery, with the Rev. Josh Reynolds officiating, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Breakthrough T1D, formerly know as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, P.O. Box 5042, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5042.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.