Lawanda Baker
October 14, 1918 ~ August 27, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Lawanda Baker, 98, of Franklin, passed away on August 27th, 2017 at 11:35 am at The Caring Place.Born on October 14th, 1918, she was the daughter of the late James Earl and Lillie Ruth Painter Simpson.Lawanda married Ellsworth Baker on January 17, 1942 who preceded her in death.She was a graduate of Meadville High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklin. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler. She enjoyed sewing, needle point, embroidery and traveled in every state except Alaska.She is survived by her daughter Connie Miller and husband Ronald of Harrisville; her sons Gary Baker of Franklin and Dennis Baker and wife Theresa of Patton, PA; her grandchildren, Shelly LeSuer and husband Kyle of Edinboro, Kevin Miller and wife Cecilia Miller of Kennesaw, GA, Nicole Pritchard of Patton, PA, Brandy Kline and husband, Brian of Dysart, PA, Curt Baker of Florida and Daniel Baker of Norfolk, VA; and 10 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister-in-law Portia Simpson of Alabama and her cousin Josephine Beach of Franklin, PA.Along with her late parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers Wayne, Paul and Dale Simpson and a sister Jean Winters.Friends are invited to visit the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the funeral home at 11 am with Rev. Randy Powell, pastor of First Baptist Church of Franklin, officiating.Interment will be at the Franklin CemeteryThe family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to The Caring Place, 103 North 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323.To send cards, flowers and online condolences friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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We wanted to share our condolences with the Baker family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3, 4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
Deepest heartfelt condolences for the whole Baker family.
Connie, Gary, Dennis and families, I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I’ll never forget all the time spent at your house when we were kids. Your Mom was always kind and welcoming.
My sincere sympathy in your loss.
Gary, Dennis and Family, I am so sorry to see that you have lost your Mother and Loved One…I remember talking to her years ago and she was a dear, dear person! Take care, Hugs, Cheryl Hanna
To all the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother, grandmother and friend lived a long, happy life and is now receiving her reward in heaven. Treasure all the wonderful memories and times you have spent with her. It will get easier as times passes and your thoughts of her will be happy ones.