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Retha M. Baker

May 12, 1934 — March 24, 2021

Retha M. Baker, 86, of Dover, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Park Village Health Care Center at Dover.

Born in Swink, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Leonard S. and Gracie E. (Beene) White and was owner of the former Jaffe’s Shoes at New Philadelphia. Retha, was considered by her family to be a fervent prayer warrior and the matriarch of the family. She attended Dover Christian Missionary Alliance Church at Dover and along with her husband, served as missionaries in both Peru and Ecuador. Retha had many interests in life but her true calling was to lead others to Christ. Her understanding of God’s word drove her passion to teach others the truth. Her children and grandchildren were the benefactors of her faithfulness and prayers.

On September 4, 1952, Retha married Floyd Baker, Jr. and together they shared over 61 years of marriage until his passing in 2013.

Surviving are four daughters, Susan (Jeff) Sergent of New Philadelphia, Sheri (Bill) McDonnell of Mineral City, Stephanie (Rev. Tim) Richter of North Fort Myers, Florida and Staci (Pastor Scott) Snyder of New Philadelphia; five sisters, Vera Males of Oklahoma, Bobbi Hazel of Georgia, Phyllis (Steve) Collins, Ann (Bill) Neuschafer and Pam (Charles) Tartaglione all of Oklahoma; a brother, Ray White of Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren, Keri, David, Mike, Marci, Mark, Melody, Justice, Luke, Haven, Zach, Savanna, Quinn, Wyatt and Oakley; 27 Great Grandchildren and a former exchange student from Australia, that she considered as a daughter, Jennifer Mooney Tuxford.

In addition to her parents and her husband, a son, David Glen Baker; two sisters, Ludy Fry and Betty Bernard and three brothers; Hobert White, Fred White and Charlie White, also precede her in death.

A private visitation and service will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia with her grandson, Wyatt Angel and her two sons-in-law, Pastor Scott Snyder and Rev. Tim Richter officiating. Burial will be in Dover Burial Park at Dover.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of the nurses and staff at Park Village for their tender loving care that they provided to Retha.

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