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Doris Baker
SIKESTON — Doris Jean Baker, age 83, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston.
She was born Oct. 26, 1940, in Messler, Missouri, daughter of the late Carl Albert Daniels and Laura Lorene Surface Daniels.
On Aug. 17, 1958, she was married to Billy Baker; he preceded her in death July 14, 2021.
Doris worked as a secretary for Baker Construction before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for family, and long conversations with family and friends.
She is survived by two sons, Scotty Allen (Alice) Baker and Randy Joe (Felicia) Baker; three sisters, Beth Daniels (Steve) Minner, Gloria Jean Smith and Linda Joyce Gillespie; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Carl David Baker; one daughter, Donna Jean Gerhardt; and one grandson, Josh Gerhardt.
Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services at noon at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston. Pastor Brent Horton will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery.