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Ruby Baker Obituary
She was born in Cleveland County, and was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Philip Baker Jr.; her son, Luther Philip Baker III and grandson, Jim Abernathy Jr.
Mrs. Baker was a prominent citizen of Kings Mountain. She was the eleventh of twelve children born to WG Hughes and Florence Wells Hughes in 1917. Mrs. Baker grew up in what is now known as the Dixon School Community. She attended Wingate College, taught school, worked as secretary for Phoenix Mills, and in 1979 retired after serving as Executive Vice President of the Kings Mountain Savings and Loan for numerous years. She was the first woman in the North Carolina Financial Industry to hold that position. Serving on many board of directors in the area, volunteering, and leading various groups over the years. Mrs. Baker was an active citizen of Kings Mountain and Cleveland County. She was involved in the creation of a book about the history of Cleveland Co., The Heritage Book, the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and a former member of the Kings Mountain Woman's Club. A charter member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Kings Mtn. where she served in many capacities. She will be well remembered for her gen-erosity to others, her kind heart, love for all creatures, and her welcoming smile and kindness.
Survivors include her daughter, Ellen Abernathy, Grover; granddaughter, Cathy Schmieg; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Hughes and wife Sue; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Resurrection Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Hobbie Outten officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
Interment will be at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.
Memorials may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church, 600 Crescent Circle, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Pancreatic Cancer Research, John Hopkins Medicine, 401 N. Broadway Baltimore, MD 21287-5678 or Dixon Presbyterian Church, 602 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com.
Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
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linda behrens
May 12, 2012
dear ellen so many losses all at once and now your long lived mother too. I grieve for you knowing how grateful my mother was to Conrad and Florence Hughes to teach in the Dixon school. I noted Shirley's passing regretfully. Hope all is well with you.
April 17, 2012
Grandmother, your presence will be sorely missed in this world, however, you will always remain in our hearts. Thank you for everything you shared and taught us, may each of us continue to emulate your examples of living life to the fullest and caring as we proceed in our lives.
April 14, 2012
Ellen, your Mother was a lovely lady. My prayers are with your family.
Lee Jackson Bryan
Joel
April 14, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss.
A quality life devoted to the many causes of good is the only just compensation one could ever hope for, and this, you have.
May we all find the peace within, as Ruby Baker has so enjoyed.
My thoughts are with you, and please find comfort in knowing that the effects of this goodness are alive and the memories will be shared.
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Jane Martin
April 13, 2012
May the love of friends and family help you through this time of sorrow. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Erwood Martin
Robert & Kim Blake
April 13, 2012
Ellen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Find comfort knowing your Mother is reunited with Philip and they are rejoicing in Heaven.
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