Juanita Baker, age 91 of Chesterfield, passed away July 7, 2017 at her home.
She was born May 21, 1926 to Ted and Ollie Jones in Saxton, Kentucky. On August 1, 1945 Juanita was married to William E. Baker in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple settled in Saxton, moved to Michigan in 1948 and Chesterfield in 1985.
Mrs. Baker enjoyed shopping, crocheting, baking and doing housework.
Surviving are her children; Bill Baker, Shari (Chuck) Irwin, Janice (Gordon) Donnelly; grandchildren, Angela Quinn, Gordon Donnelly, Joseph Mroz; great grandchildren, Blake and Brady, and sister, Ethel Moore. Juanita was predeceased by her husband, William E.,; grandson, Billy Baker, and siblings, John Jones, M.T. Jones, and Sid Vann.
Visiting hours are 1 - 4 p.m., with a 3:00 p.m., memorial service, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens with Pastor Kevin Harbin of the Christ Church Fraser, 34385 Garfield Road, Fraser, Michigan 48026, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.