Iola Baker

Cyrinthia "Iola" Martin Baker, age 98 years, a resident of Port Ludlow, WA, passed away on Monday December 16th, surrounded by her loving family. Iola was born September 2, 1926 in Cypress, Illinois to John Clinton Martin and Bessie (Toler) Martin. On December 24, 1947, Iola married John Alvin Baker Jr. They had 5 children together. John died suddenly just before Christmas in 1967, leaving her to raise 5 young kids on her own. Those of you who have met the Baker family, know that she did a great job. Iola was a long time resident of Cape Girardeau, MO where she owned and operated the popular downtown restaurant Baker's Big Burger from 1960-1978. In 1990, she retired to Flower Mound, TX joining her family in the DFW area. Among her favorite things were her family, everything Christmas, gardening, playing cards with her friends at the senior center, bird watching and butterflies. She is survived by daughter, Hautina Bollinger (Dan); son, Bradley Baker (Kevin Faulkner); daughter, Lisa Freeman (Steve); daughter-in-law Lori Reites Baker; granddaughter Jenna Edwards (Josh); grandson John Baker IV (Molly); granddaughter Carissa Hand (Michael); great granddaughter Hadley Baker; great grandson Troy Hand; sisters Patricia (Jim) Harrison and Sue Bresett; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Baker Jr; beloved stepfather, Herb Mathis; sons, John Baker III and Scott Baker; beloved daughter-in-law Beverly; grandson Scott Baker Jr; three brothers; Ralph, Robert and Leroy Martin; and two step-brothers - Robert and Donald Mathis. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2025 at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Streaming link for Friday January 3, 2025 https://youtube.com/live/gEhHcNtEtog?feature=share Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Iola Baker

September 2, 1926 - December 16, 2024