Melba Ruth Baker, age 79 of Fort Payne, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1943 in DeKalb County. She retired as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant after more than 50 years, working for Dr. Whitmire and Dr. Vizzinia.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Highfield and Pastor Jeff Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until the 2 p.m. hour of service. The family is accepting flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
She is survived by her children, Jimmy Baker, Rodney (Connie) Baker and Shelia (Richard) Hinds; grandchildren, Ben Baker, Matt Baker, Jill Eshelman, Carl Stanley, Carrie Roberson, and Kyle Hinds; 11 – great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews & cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Bonard” Baker; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Baker.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Encompass Hospice for their care & compassion shown during their mother’s illness.
