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Ruth Baker
February 13, 1922 - March 14, 2010

Mrs. Ruth Baker was born on Sunday, February 13, 1922, daughter of the late John Issac and Martha Willis Creech Richardson. Mrs. Baker died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 88 years 1 month and 1 day. She was born in Lunsford, Ar., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was retired from the Singer Company and member of the Trumann Revival Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fern Baker, one son, John Baker, three sisters, five brothers and her parents. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Lavell Tippitt of Trumann, one son, Raymond and wife Jan Baker of Jonesboro and one brother Troy Richardson of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Trumann Revival Center in Trumann, with Revs. William

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  1. Berta Fritz, Walnut Ridge, AR says
    April 11, 2010

    I am so sorry, I am just now seeing this. I remember her as Sister Ruth from the Revival Center when I was growing up. She was always a great inspiration and God's gift to those of us here on earth.

  2. janice adams, west memphis ar says
    March 17, 2010

    I'm praying for the family.

  3. David Dowdy, Friendship, Tn says
    March 17, 2010

    Sorry for your lost.

  4. Amanda Dowdy, Gadsden, Tn says
    March 17, 2010

    sorry for your lost

  5. ronnie and pat ragsdale, Lake City, Ar says
    March 17, 2010

    Sorry we couldn't be there.Our daughter had surgery yesterday. You have our deepest sympathy.

  6. PASTOR CHAD & ANGELA O'BRIEN, TRUMANN,AR72472 says
    March 17, 2010

    WE LOVE SISTER RUTH, SHE WAS A FAITHFUL WOMEN OF GOD AND SHE LOVE TO SING THE PRAISES OF JESUS.ONE SONG PATICULAR HOLD TO GODS UNCHANGING HAND HAD BLESSED MY FAMILY FOR TWO YEARS AND WE HAVEN'T SEEN ANOTHER SING THAT SONG "LIKE SISTER RUTH". PEOPLES WEEPING BUT HEAVEN IS REJOICING OF THIS ONE. BROTHER CHAD, WHAT A DIFFERANCE ONE CAN MAKE GIVE ME A HUNDRED BUT WHAT A DIFFERANCE ONE FILLED WITH THE HOLGHOST CAN MAKE GLORY BE TO GOD..........

  7. Gail Peeler, Trumann, AR says
    March 16, 2010

    Lavelle & Raymond Earl,Ruth was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She was kind to all and loved God, her church and her family. My hearfelt sympathy goes out to you. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you,love, Gail

  8. Rev B.K (Keith) Throgmartin, Memphis,TN38108 says
    March 16, 2010

    What a precious sweet lady. I think about some of the things she taught us in sunday school.

  9. Brenda LaFarlette Stephens, Henderson, AR says
    March 16, 2010

    I loved to hear Ruth sing "One Day At A Time".Brenda LaFarlette Stephens

  10. Kari (Peeler) Mullins , says
    March 16, 2010

    Lavelle,My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet lady and will make a wonderful angel in Heaven. She'll be with her sisters once again. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless!

  11. Doralene Marshall, Trumann Ar. says
    March 15, 2010

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