Mae Baker

Mae Baker obituary, Sumter, SC

Mae Baker

Mae Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Mae Baker, 83, widow of Elmer Marvin Baker, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home.
Born in Newhall, West VA, she was a daughter of the late Chester Ford Lyons and Eda Shepherd Lyons.
Mrs. Baker was a retired business management Administrative Assistant.
Surviving are two sons, William G. Baker (Sylvia) of Woodbridge, VA, Richard B. Baker of Virginia Beach, VA; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 11 siblings and an infant child.
Memorial Services will be held in Wolf Creek, VA at a later date.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.

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