Donna J Baker

1929 - 2019

Donna J Baker obituary, 1929-2019

Donna J Baker

1929 - 2019

BORN

1929

DIED

2019

Donna Baker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 27, 2019.
Donna Jean (Arrowsmith) Baker, 90, passed away on August 26, 2019 with her 2 daughters beside her at Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL after a sudden illness. She overcame polio, cancer and many health issues in her lifetime. She was a fighter to the end! She loved bowling and golf most of her years. She was an Eastern Star. She lit up any room she was in. Everyone loved her for her beautiful smile and genuine friendliness. She enjoyed many visits from her church family. She loved her family and friends.

Donna was born in Franklin County, OH March 26, 1929. She met the love of her life, Delbert L. Baker, Sr. in 1946, having celebrated 73 years of marriage at the time of her passing.

Donna is reunited in heaven with her mother and father, Bessie and Mason Arrowsmith, Sr, 3 brothers, 1 sister, son Delbert Lee Baker, Jr., 1 grandson and 1 great grandson. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Delbert, sister Carol Redd (KY), daughters Donna Martin-TX (Wayne) and Diane Kemble-KY (Kevin), 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Service to be held at New Life Christian Church, 4701 E. CR 462, Wildwood, FL 34785 on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00pm.

Donations may be made to the Polio Foundation or Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL.

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July 2, 2021

To Donna's family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our mother, Jo-Ann Pfeifer Tabor was so fond of Donna. We had the privilege of meeting and knowing Donna as well. She was a delightful human being!! We lost our mom in Dec., 2009 at the age of 80. I can see them now in heaven, laughing and being happy! Much love to you and yours, Tina Tabor Blackburn and Liesa Tabor Ritter

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