Rae Suzette Baker, 83, of Wheeling, formerly of Moundsville, WV, died Thursday, June 28, 2018.
She was born August 26, 1934, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lenore Blake Wilson.
Rae was a descendent of three prominent Marshall County pioneer families including the Burch, Rine and Shepherd families. She was a member of the Marshall County Historical Society, WAGS (Wheeling Area Genealogical Society), DAR, Marshall County Swim Team Secondary School Swim Judge and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, Rae was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Baker in 2008, and her sister, Gaye Decker.
She is survived by her sons; R. Michael Baker of Wheeling, John D. Baker and Mark S. Baker and his wife Karen, all of Moundsville, Christopher P. Baker of Austin, TX, her brother; John T. Wilson, Sr. and his wife Louise of Washington Lands, and a grandson; Alex S. Baker of Philadelphia, PA.
Friends will be received on Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 12:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, where a vigil service will be conducted at 7:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev. That Son Ngoc Nguyen as celebrant.
Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Moundsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the City County Library, Marshall County Historical Society or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, or online at www.TMCFunding.com
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday July 01, 2018
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Visitation
Sunday July 01, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
118 Grant Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
304-845-4560 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday July 02, 2018
Service
Monday July 02, 2018
11:00 am
Visitation
My prayers are with the family
You have lost a very valuable family member in Rae. She was an extremely nice and sweet lady. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and her community. RIP Rae as you sit with our Lord in Heaven.
So sorry for your loss! Sending our thoughts and prayers to all the family.
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She will be remembered for so many things especially her love of history. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Sorry about your mom. My thoughts and sympathy are with all of her family and friends.
To all family and friends,. You do not know me but I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss your dear loved one. God of comfort knows the pain of loosing someone we truly loved. He also gives us the promise that soon he will wipe oot tears, pain, mourning, out cries and even death will be no more (Revelation chapter 21 verse 3 and 4). What time worth waiting for. Please feel free to visit jw.org.