Libby Elizabeth Baker
May 28, 1940 ~ June 8, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mary “Libby” Baker
Asheville – Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Baker, 70, of Asheville, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Ancel and Marie Higgins Bradley. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Bradley.
Libby was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed her flower garden. Her greatest passion however was her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, J.V. Baker; three sons, Jeffrey V. Baker and his wife, Pamela, of Cornelius, NC, Barry L. Baker and his wife, Alison, of Charlotte, NC and Christopher A. Baker and his wife, Laura, of Concord, NC; one sister, Sharon Davis of Florence, SC and four grandchildren, Lane, Celeste, T.J. and Caleb Baker.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Willard Pruitt and Reverend Christopher Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 1:00–2:00 PM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Libby’s memory to The Hope Chest for Women, 100 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806 or www.hopechestforwomen.org.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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We wanted to let you know that we are so sorry for your loss. If we can help in any way, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Richard & Linda Ray and Margaret Bradley
Such a wonderful, sweet, and loving person. She will be missed greatly. Another flower has been added to God’s bouquet.
i enjoyed working with libby at estes she was a great person i am a better one for knowing her
Jeff,Pam and family, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I remember her sweetness and kindness the few times I was with her. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Dearest Pam, Jeff and Baker family-
May GOD comfort you today with HIS Abundant Love and Tenderness. The ONE who created her has taken her home. May all your memories bring joy and smiles to your heavy heart. Praising GOD for HIS Faithfulness always.
Love and deepest sympathy,
Aunt Barbara
Dear J.V. and family,
We are sad to hear about Libby’s passing. Sad for ourselves, because she is with the Lord. We can only imagine her joy at this time. She will be missed. I(Marsha) will always remember the years I worked with her in the lunchroom. We had good times during all that hard work.
You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the weeks and months ahead.
Randy and Marsha Teague
J.V. and family, Libby will be missed. We loved her so much.
J.V. And family,we are so sorry for your loss.May God comfort you in your sorrow.You will be in our prayers.
JV and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Libby. She was undoubtedly one of the sweetest and caring people I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all because I know it is going to be very hard to face the days ahead without her, but remember God will always be there with you and will never leave your side during this time, just as He will not ever leave you. She was one of my favorite cousins and I loved her too. It is hard for me to believe this too.
With love and prayers for you all,
Sherry and family
JV and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Libby. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope your memories will be a comfort to your broken hearts.
Libby was such a wonderful, loving, Christian woman. She use to say my Mandy was her ‘little girl.’ Mandy remembers those Sundays at Chapel Hill and sends her love to the family.
Much Love to the Family,
Donna Riddle Williams
We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Libby will be missed by many friends and relatives.
J.V. and Family, My prayers are with you. Libby was a very special person. Your family will always be in my memories.
So sorry for your loss.
Please know that you are in our
thoughts and prayers
Dear Pam and Jeff ,
We are so sorry to hear about Libby’s passing and our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family . She was one of the nicest persons we have met and we know she will be dearly missed by so many . She has been called to her Heavenly Home and is no longer suffering but resting peacefully in God’s loving hands now .
Shirley & Jim Kerr
Dear JV & Boys, I’m so sorry, I had no ideal that Libby had passed. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be there for you. I loved your mother she was such a special lady.My prayers are with you, Joanna & Hannah
Jeff and Pamela,
There will come a day when your tears of sorrow will softly flow into tears of wonderful memories.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Just now found out about the passing of Libby. Did not know her well, but I do know no matter where she saw you, she was so sweet and the same person. I remember her from Chapel Hill church. She is in heaven with Jesus right now.