Shirley F. Baker, 79, of Brownwood, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, in Brownwood. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2016 in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel.
Shirley Faye Bigham Baker was born May 24, 1936, in Coleman, Texas, to Pervy Victoria and Delia Lee (Blake) Bigham. She met and married Edwin Earl Baker on January 29, 1954 in Coleman, Texas. Shirley enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was a fantastic cook who loved fishing and reading books as well. Shirley was also an avid “42” player and enjoyed a game whenever she had the chance. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; and she will be dearly missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter Lucy Medcalf; her son, Edwin Ray Baker; her grandson, Larry Kasberg; her parents, 3 sisters, and 1 brother.Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Edwin Earl Baker; children, Victor Baker and wife Twila of Beaumont and Diana Baker House of Brownwood; 4 grandchildren, Clay Baker of Beaumont, Shane House of Cleburne, Jordan Holt and husband Brandon of South Carolina, and Jessica Medcalf of Brownwood; 4 great-grandchildren, Alyssa Holt, Hayden Holt, Byron Holt, and Ryan Standish; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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