Obituaries

April 7, 1924 to May 14, 2021

WINAMAC - Sarah Lavon Baker, 97, passed away peacefully, at 9:27 a.m., Friday, May 14, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. She was a life-long resident of Harrison Township in Pulaski County, and lived her entire life in the same house on the family farm which was awarded the 100-year Hoosier Homestead Award in 2005.

She was born April 7, 1924 in rural Winamac to the late Herman and Cleda Annetta Tuttle Davidson. On Aug. 12, 1939, she married Chester Richard Baker in Winamac. He died March 18, 2009.

She is survived by:
Dennis (Ena) Baker, Glendale, CA, Son
Sue Baker, Kewanna, Daughter-in-law
Michael (Traci) Martin, Grandson
Trent (Amy) Baker, Grandson
Chad (Samantha) Baker, Grandson
Kristy Kay (Wyatt) Showley, Granddaughter
Danielle Baker, Granddaughter
Brittany Baker, Granddaughter
Great-grandchildren: Andy Baker, Jaqualyn Baker, Makenzie Martin, Malakaih Martin, Maleah Martin, Micah Martin, Maverick Martin, Ethan Showley, Joel Showley, Aiden Showley, Wynter Baker, Willow Baker, Brady Baker, and Bryce Baker.
David (Phyllis) Baker, Davenport, FL Nephew
John (Jackie) Baker, Winamac, IN Nephew
Michael Tuttle, Cousin
Rochelle (John) Ortman, Honorary Family

Preceded in death by:
Lucinda “Cindy” (Robert) Martin, Daughter
Paul C. Baker, Son
Annetta Mae (Clayton) Baker, Sister
Charles Chester Martin, GrandsonFrom 1958-1984, Mrs. Baker served as the administrator of Pulaski County Public Library (formerly Winamac-Monroe Township Public Library). She was instrumental in the health and well-being of the local library. She attended Winamac High School, Manchester College, and Indiana University. She was a member of the Indiana Library Federation, a former member of Beta Beta Latreian Sorority, and was a Mu Epsilon Toastmistress.

A few years after their marriage, Sarah’s sister Annetta married Chester’s brother, Clayton. Sarah and Chester raised three children who grew up very close with their double cousins. The Bakers enjoyed winters spent in Lake Okeechobee, FL until Mr. Baker’s death. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Winamac, joining in 1954. She loved her church and served many years as an elder and organist. She enjoyed music, especially singing with her sister at weddings and listening to Christian music. She also enjoyed bird watching and gardening. She always had a beautiful flower garden. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, June 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 14, at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Public Library, or Winamac Presbyterian Church, or the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.