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1927
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2017
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Nell Baker Obituary
Tallahassee - Nell Florence Culpepper Baker, 90, of Tallahassee, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family.
A daughter of the late Thomas Perry and Nettie Hyatt Culpepper, she was born in Cullman, Alabama, on April 20, 1927. Nell attended Auburn and then joined the army, where she met her husband 'Baker" of 55 years before being widowed in 2005. Strong, hardworking, and adventurous, she enjoyed traveling and was proud of her service in the military. Nell was a longtime Tallahassee Realtor and member of Grace Church. She loved the Lord and was committed to her beliefs. She taught Sunday school throughout the years and was deeply dedicated to the study of God's Word. Her legacy is one of faith, centered in love.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Gene W. Baker and her siblings, Perry Culpepper, Alice Werner and Margeurite Davis. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Jerry) Johnston, Cathy (Mike) Scaringe; grandchildren, Stephen Scaringe, Jonathan Scaringe, Alexandra Scaringe, Samantha Scaringe and Kristopher Reed; siblings, Horace Culpepper and Hannah Brock.
The funeral is 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Abbey Funeral Home, with interment following at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:15 AM until the funeral hour. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Operation Mobilization, www.my.omusa.org , a mission outreach that Nell supported. Online condolences may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.
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Ann Williamson
December 7, 2024
I certainly miss Nell's visits. She was always so cheerful and kind. She took me and my aunt Orpha and my four cats in when we evacuated for Hurricane Opal. I didn't know she died. My deepest condolences.
Ann Stacher
February 24, 2022
Debbie and Cathy, Just see of your Mum having passed 2017. My sympathies to you both. I always remember how lovely and kind she was. May she Rest In Peace.
Evelyn Williamson
April 24, 2021
I loved Nell. I didn't realize she was gone.
Jan Soto
December 16, 2017
My sincere apologies to have not learned about Nell until this morning; so sorry I missed the funeral.
Nell was so friendly, always smiling, so cooperative; one of the Best Realtors ever! Was glad to have had Nell as part of our firm, Jan
Soto Realty, she was a Great Realtor.
Love and my deepest sympathy to all the family!
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