Wanda Lou Baker

Wanda Lou Baker, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:40 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wanda was born September 23, 1936 in Marion the daughter of Dan & Kay Price. She married Robert Baker on October 18, 1954 in Marion and together they shared almost 47 years of marriage until his death on October 12, 2001. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: Two sons; Raymond Baker of Marion David Baker of Marion Two daughters; Carilee Baker of Marion Starla Smith of West Frankfort Seven grandchildren; Michael & Crystal Smith of Benton, Kentucky Karen Smith of Mississippi Stevie Baker of Marion Curt & Evon Smith of Marion Sarah Baker of Marion Candi & Paige Baker of Herrin Becky Needham of Herrin Nine Great Grandchildren Preceded by her Parents, Husband Robert, Son Robert Baker, Grandson David Baker, Granddaughter Holly Baker, Two Sisters Rosie Strickland and Cora Minor. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 11 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.