November 4, 1941 – February 9, 2019
Nancy Ann Baker, 77, Arcadia, passed away February 9, 2019 at Riverview Health at Noblesville.
She was born November 4, 1941 in Noblesville to James William and Margaret Ann (Godby) Blessinger. She attended Noblesville Schools and graduated from Noblesville High School with the Class of 1960.
Nancy was a seamstress and had worked for several years making draperies at Aero Drapery near Jolietville. She also did sewing at her home that included draperies, alterations, hemming, making clothing from patterns and sewing “patches” on uniforms. She also enjoyed quilting, fishing and camping. Nancy and her husband had a lake home that they frequently used as their “get-away” place. Her family, including her sons-in-law, attested that she was a friendly, caring, totally honest, awesome person who dearly loved the entire family.
She married Phillip Stanley Baker on April 7, 1963. He preceded her in death October 25, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her father, James William Blessinger; mother, Margaret Ann (Godby) Foutz; son, Rick Baker; sister, Linda Murphy; and a brother, Michael Blessinger.
Surviving her are two daughters, Susan (Robert) Yeary, Cassopolis, Mich.; and Melissa Ann (Scott) Mitchell, Arcadia; two brothers, Jerry Foutz of Arizona and Rex Foutz, Noblesville; three sisters, Janelle Stohler and Jane Noel, both of Anderson, and Cindy Bennett, Shirley, Ind.; grandchildren: Allison “Rooster” Brown, Colton Mitchell, Jerry Saxon, Tommy Saxon, Brad Saxon, Travis Saxon, Kelly Greene, Meghan Reed, Andrew Baker, Sarah Owens, Alex Baker and Evan Yeary; and great-grandchildren, Leeanna, Makenzie, James, Parker, Braydin, Arley, Kaydin, Madilynn, Walker, Vada, Wyatt and Emma.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with burial to follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060.
You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements
Calling: 5 to 7 p.m., Feb. 13
Service: 11 a.m., Feb. 14
Location: Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel
Condolences: hartleyfuneralhomes.com