FRANKIE   M.   BAKER 

     Frankie M. Baker, 96, of Palatka, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at Putnam Community Medical Center following a brief illness.  A native of Wheeler County, Georgia, Frankie and her family moved to Palatka in 1954 from Georgia.  She worked at Moores Drug Store, Ackerman-Stewart Drug Store and City Drug Store.  Frankie was also a co-owner with her husband in the family business, Baker Food Store and Baker’s Slaughter House.  She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and had also been a volunteer at Putnam Community Medical Center since 1984.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, John William McDaniel and Ada Cross McDaniel, her husband of 51 years, John W. Baker, a son, John Franklin Baker and 3 brothers John B. McDaniel, Cecil McDaniel and Leon McDaniel.

     She is survived by 2 daughters, Wesley Ann Hines and husband, W.L. of Palatka and Betty Sue York and husband, Doyle of Crescent Beach, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

      Services celebrating Frankie’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Dr. Don Aycock and Dr. David Beauchamp officiating.  Burial will follow at Palatka Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home. 

    Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Baptist Church.             

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Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss.  I have wonderful memories of Frankie.  To know her was to love her. May God give you peace and comfort. Love to all, Mike & Pam Davis.

Mike & Pam Davis ~ Palatka, FL
 

I have such wonderful and fond memories of Frankie.  I can remember teaching line dancing to seniors back in the late 90's and Frankie could out dance most of the seniors and me too.  She had a loving spirit and was quick to defend her friends.
She was invaluable to the Hospital as a Volunteer. It was always a joy to be with her.  She was a true Christian and I am proud to say my friend.
Love, Susan

Susan Eubanks ~ East Palatka, Florida
 

Dear Betty Sue,
Your Mother was very dear.  I remember her like it was yesterday.  May you and Wesley Ann be at peace with her passing knowing that she is in Good Hands.
Love Donna
Donna Deutsch ~ East Stroudsburg PA

Dear BettySue, Doyle, Wesley, W.L. and extended families.  Our deepest sympathy is extended to each of you in the loss of Frankie.  We pray your special memories will comfort you and keep the one you loved so much, close to you.  Love, Doris Ann and Richard
Dorie & Richard Westbury ~ Palatka, FL

Precious ones,
What a gift the Lord gave you and all who knew Momma Baker.  My heart is full of precious memories and I smile with thanksgiving.  Finally Home!  Know our hearts are hurting with your hearts but also rejoicing that she is now with the Lord!  What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see - and I look upon His face the One who saved me by His grace, when He takes me by the hand and leads me through the promised land - what a day, glorious day that will be!  Love to each of you.....Psalm 116:15
Under His Wings, Frances

Frances Thompson Haney ~ Palatka, Florida