Ruby Cochran Baker

Ruby Cochran Baker obituary

Ruby Cochran Baker

Ruby Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home, Inc. - Hustonville on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Ruby Cochran Baker, 86, of Moreland passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Born in Brush Creek on June 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Evertt and Mary Cochran.
Ruby enjoyed visiting Renfro Valley and attending the Apple Festival. Ruby loved her family dearly.
Ruby is survived by her son, Charles Edward (Sheila) Baker, Jr. of Moreland; grandson, Hunter Baker (Laura Spaulding) of TN; and a great-granddaughter, Ella Baker of TN.

In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Baker, Sr.; son, Ernie McGirr; grandchild, Levi Baker; great-grandchild, Eli Baker; brothers: Lewis, George, Jack, Arthur, Wayne, and Mitch Cochran; sisters, Pina Clayborn, Mabel Burkett, and Evona Lynn; and her companion for over 25 years, Icie Lee Vaught.
Visitation is 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Thursday at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday at 1:00 PM with Bro. Phillip Coffman officiating. Burial will follow in McGirr-Sandidge Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Reed, Doyle Williams, Hunter Baker, Roy Thomas, Jeff Atwood, and Darren Pratt.
Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.

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