ROLLA, MO: Leah Sarah Baker, 101 (formerly of Bethany, MO) passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor, Rolla, MO.
She was born June 3, 1915 in Harrison County, MO the daughter of Harvey and Laura (Jordan) Jones.
On February 6, 1935 she married Cecil R. Baker in New Hampton, MO. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2001.
Leah was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bethany and a former member of Wesley Chapel.
In addition to her husband, Leah was preceded in death by her parents; son, Raymond Baker; and brother, Cecil Jones.
Survivors include her daughter, Lanetta (Bruce) Morgan, Edgar Springs, MO; grandchildren, Rochelle (Mark) Buseck, Risa Bastien, Amy McGuire, Phillip McGuire, Sarah Poulos; great grandchildren, Chelsey, Payton, Josh, Gauge; and great-great grandchildren, Evangeline and Kayleigh.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Radio Ministry of Bethany United Methodist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com