Willie May Baker

Willie May Baker, 75, of Paris passed away Monday, April 17, 2006, while surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Baker, the daughter of William Henry & Effie Ruth Mills Woodby, was born May 8, 1930, in Lake Creek, Texas. She graduated from Delmar High School in 1948, and Paris Junior College in 1980, becoming an Licensed Vocational Nurse, She worked many years in healthcare in Paris, and in Cooper.

On Sept. 24, 1949, she married W. R. Guffey in Lake Creek. He preceded her in death in June of 1991.

Survivors include a son, Robert J. Guffey & wife Mary of Cooper, a daughter, Doris M. Hines & husband George C. of Paris,  a brother, R. P. Woodby of Paris, a sister, Annie Perry of Paris, two grandsons, Mike Hines, Gerry Hines, four great grandchildren, Cecily Hines, Haley Hines, Keegan Hines & Kate Hines along with a special friend who was like a daughter to her, Pam McFadden, and her beloved cat, Tiger.

If Roses Grow In Heaven

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please, pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there's an ache within my heart
That will never go away.

In Loving Memory of Mother
Willie May Baker
May 8, 1930 – April 17, 2006

Beloved Mother and Grandmother