Barbara N. Baker – Benton, IL

Barbara N. Baker, 81, of Benton passed away Thursday morning, November 26, 2020 at StoneBridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton.

She was born in Franklin County, IL on May 5, 1939, the daughter of Norman Edward and Dortha Marie (Blanton) Wilcox.
She was married to Donald Eugene Baker, and Mr. Baker and their son: Sean Eugene Baker preceded her in death on March 9, 2014.

Mrs. Baker began her career at the State Bank of Whittington on January 1, 1977, she was promoted to Assistant Cashier in 1979, and advanced to Vice President in 2004. Mrs Baker retired from the bank on August 6, 2008, having worked as a Clerk, Teller, Loan Officer, Bookkeeper, in Human Resources and Vice President. She was a lady who truly did it all.

Mrs. Baker is survived by three grandchildren, Anya, Raven and Payton and Great Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and
her dear friend and angel to the family, Vickie Blake

Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, sister, Doretta and by four brothers, Ralph, Tom, Ferda and Jim and an infant daughter.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 29th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington at a later date. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home.

We are limited to 10 people in our building at a time. We ask everyone attending to be considerate of others and practice social distancing and masks are recommended.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, because of Barbara’s love for animals.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com