Evelyn “Louise” Baker, 94, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO. Graveside service will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Rocky Comfort Cemetery, Rocky Comfort, MO.
Louise was born on January 11, 1930 in Fairview, MO; daughter of Carl and Luva (Springer) Draper. She enjoyed a variety of activities including watching Nascar, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and crocheting. Eating strawberries and tomatoes was also at the top of her list. Louise enjoyed her career at Sears, retiring after 44 wonderful years. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Winford “Bub” Baker; infant sister and grandson, Chris Baker.
Louise is survived by her daughter, Jeane (Bob) Hartley of Pleasant Hill; four sons: Larry (Sydney) Baker of Buckner, MO; Carl (Brenda) Baker of Pleasant Valley, MO; Cloyd (Shirley) Baker of Independence, MO and Clifford Baker of Independence, MO; brother, Floyd Draper of Waynesboro, VA; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600