Marie Baker, 81, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, November 29, 2021, at the home of her daughter in Reading, Michigan.She was born March 10, 1940, in Garrett, Kentucky, to Ballard and Maggie (Ramey) Coburn.On March 19, 1979, in Kendallville she married Harvey Baker. He preceded her in death in 2001.Mrs. Baker was a member of the True Church of God in Jesus Name at Lisbon.Marie loved going to Goodwill and garage sales. Everyone knew her as an excellent cook and baker, however, she enjoyed going out to eat. Marie dearly loved her church and her family.Surviving are a daughter, Marina (Grayson) Handshoe of Reading, Michigan; two sons, Denver Lee (Linda) Sparkman of Kendallville and Roger Duane (Connie) Sparkman of Kendallville; nine grandchildren, Derek Handshoe, Nathan Handshoe, Britney (Josh) Speicher, Jaycob Sparkman, Heidi Harris, Todd Powell, Erica (Ryan Weeks) Bird, Beth (Trevor) Peffley, and Nathan (Gayanna) Mosley; 23 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her very best friend, Phyllis Jacobs of Ligonier.She was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and the father of her children, Von Sparkman.Funeral services will be Friday, December 3, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the True Church of God in Jesus Name, 2664 South Lima Road, Kendallville with Pastor Jesse Jacobs officiating.Burial will follow at Orange Cemetery near Rome City.Pallbearers are Nathan Handshoe, Derek Handshoe, Josh Speicher, Jaycob Sparkman, Todd Powell, Cameron Berry, and Daniel Stanley.Visitation is Thursday, December 2, 2021, after 5 p.m. at the church.Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.Share memories and condolences at
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Calling(s)
Thursday, December 02, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
True Church of God in Jesus Name, 2664 South Lima Road, Kendallville, IN
Service
Friday, December 03, 2:00 PM
True Church of God in Jesus Name, 2664 South Lima Road, Kendallville, IN