Ellen Baker

Ellen Baker obituary, Russellville, AR

Ellen Baker

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Memorial service

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First United Methodist Church

304 S Commerce Ave, Russellville, AR 72801

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Ellen Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shinn Funeral Service on Feb. 25, 2026.
Ellen Baker, age 90, of Russellville, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her home. She was born January 20, 1936, in Armstrong Springs, to Noel Elza and Sadie Elizbeth Armstrong.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Russellville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Baker; and two brothers; and six sisters.

Survivors include her three sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Debbie Baker of Russellville, Ron and Ann Baker of Fayetteville, Mike and Tammy Baker of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Joey Baker (Stephanie), Krista Geurian (Paul), Ronny Baker, Sara Karstetter (Clint), Melissa Baker, Dustin Baker (Melissa), Cory Baker (Molly) ; seven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 Friday, March 6, 2026, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin officiating. A private interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Manna House, a ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 304 South Commerce Ave., Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

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

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

6

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

304 S Commerce Ave, Russellville, AR 72801

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Shinn Funeral Service