Glenna Baker Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
She was born on January 6, 1936, in Throckmorton, Texas, to Leroy and Mable Arlene (Morrison) Gregory. Glenna later moved to St. Joe, Arkansas, where she met and married the love of her life, Willie "E.D." Baker. Together, they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.
In 1952, the couple relocated to Topeka, Kansas, where Glenna built a life centered around faith, family, and hard work. She retired from Jostens in 1996 and was a devoted member of Quivira Heights Church of Christ.
Glenna was preceded in death by her beloved husband.
She is survived by her children: Donnie (Debby) Baker, Pamela (William) McNally, and Lincoln Baker; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Burial will be in Osborne Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To send a flower arrangement in memory of Glenna Grace Baker, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
501 Old Bellefonte Road PO Box 2418, Harrison, AR 72601
Make a Donation
in Glenna Baker's name
People and places connected with Glenna
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Glenna's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Glenna Baker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
