Frances L. Baker
March 11, 1926 ~ October 15, 2024
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Frances “Fran” L. Baker, 98, formerly of Franklin passed away in her home in Meadville on October 15, 2024 with her family at her side.
Born in Franklin, PA on March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Burdette) McCartney.
She graduated from Rocky Grove High School. She later met the love of her life, Ralph G. “Pat” Baker who preceded her in death on January 14, 1995. For many years, she worked as the secretary for Chicago Pneumatic tool
Fran and Ralph’s home church was Congress Hill Church of God. Shortly after his passing, she attended the First Baptist Church of Franklin.
She was an excellent homemaker and enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, and as much crafting as possible with her many friends. In her younger years, she was supportive of all of Mike’s activities and loved to go camping and traveled. She was a very neighborly lady who liked to help anyone who needed it.
Family was extremely important to her and she was especially fond of her grand dog, Andy.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Mike Baker and his wife Michele of Meadville, her grand daughters Cheyenne Sample and Haiden Baker both of Meadville; her great grandson Wyatt David Sample of Meadville; and her sister Mary Lou Kightlinger from Wilson, NY.
Lynn, Carol, Greg, Jim, Shirley, Matthew, Michael, Mark, Donna, Brenda, Johnny, David, and Ruth were her beloved and important nieces and nephews as well as her many great nieces and nephews. She will further be missed by her extended family, Randy Doutt and Phil Hefferman who were her bonus sons.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings Darlene Howard, Donald “Mike” McCartney, and Jack McCartney; her very dear and close friends, Janet Moore and Iris Williams.
Family and friends are invited to the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 1 pm to 3 pm with funeral services immediately following the visitation at 3:00 pm with Pastor Randy Powell, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, officiating.
Fran will be laid to rest next to her husband in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Fran’s name to the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, 16792 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Fran’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
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It’s been such a blessing. to spend the time I have spent with fran, she has shared so many family stories. With me so many laughs about the family farm and the animals. The look on her face as to talked about the experiences her eyes just lit up anyone who new fran new she was a beautiful person inside an out .I’m going to miss you so much .
So many good memories of Fran when I was growing up on Bully Hill. My favorite memory was going the the Mother-Daughter banquet at the Congress Hill Church of God. We won a prize because we looked alike, we both had bright red hair! Fran always kept in touch throughout the years, exchanging Christmas cards every year. My deepest sympathy to Mike and his family. May your special memories of Fran be a source of comfort at this difficult time.