Paula Marion Baker
Paula Marion Baker, 87, of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2017, at her home with family by her side. She was born July 31, 1929, in Godfrey, Illinois, to William and Marion Wreath. She married Delbert Russell Baker on February 23, 1950, in Alton, Illinois. Paula was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. She was also a dedicated volunteer at Hunger and Thirst Ministries in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Paula had an unwavering faith in God. She adored her family as she was very involved with her grandchildren. Her love for animals was shown by the many strays she took in and pets she had over the years. While she enjoyed this life on earth, she looked forward to going to be with Jesus.
Paula was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Delbert Russell Baker; son-in-law, James Luttrell; her mother and father, Marion and William Wreath; sisters, Billie Wathern and Kay Embry; and brothers, Jack and Bob Wreath.
She is survived by one daughter, Johneea Luttrell of Kansas, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Angela Antrobus and boyfriend Derrick Sells of Kansas, Oklahoma, Adrianne Jordan and husband David of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Courtney Edwards of Gentry, Arkansas, Derek Farmer of West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma and Robert Luttrell and wife Melissa of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; nine great-grandchildren, Brannan Poole and wife Emily, Seth Luttrell, Hunter Wooten, Treyton Jordan, Tyler Sells, Jordan Farmer, Hannah Luttrell, Logan Farmer and Aleah Luttrell; two sisters, Donna Fillback and Bonnie Stewart; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017, at Bethel United Methodist Church in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, with Pastor Richard Ryan officiating and Soloist Linda Reed singing Amazing Grace.
Burial and graveside services will be held at Moro Cemetery in Moro, Illinois, on Friday, January 27, 2017, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hunger & Thirst Ministries, 3298 E. Kenwood St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761 or call 479-373-6220.
Condolences can be made at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.