Mary D. Baker
March 28, 1936 ~ May 31, 2015
Mary D. Baker passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home in Vienna, VA. Born March 28, 1936 in Sophia, WV to the late Thomas W. and Vivian O. Duncan, she came to Virginia to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After an 11-year career at the FBI, she became a stay at home mother for her son, The Rev. K. Drew Baker, MD, and then worked for nineteen years at the Joyce Kilmer Middle School library. She also volunteered at the Ketchem School library and for Meals on Wheels. Mary was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served as a Stephen ministry. A member of the Stephen ministry wrote her faith was "beautifully illuminated" in her "constant loving, gentle, and kind spirit."
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Kimberly D. Baker; in-laws, Cecil and Catherine Baker, and sister Peggy Brown. In addition to her son, she is survived by her siblings, Annie (James) Poland, James (Sharron) Duncan, Alton Duncan, Edie Curtis, Deborah Danner, and Darwin (Dawn) Duncan. Other survivors include her sister-in-law, Betty Cooley; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many devoted friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 711 Spring Street, Vienna, VA on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Fisher's Hill Cemetery in Strasburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Union Mission, PO Box 96763, Washington, DC, 20090.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Kimberly D. Baker; in-laws, Cecil and Catherine Baker, and sister Peggy Brown. In addition to her son, she is survived by her siblings, Annie (James) Poland, James (Sharron) Duncan, Alton Duncan, Edie Curtis, Deborah Danner, and Darwin (Dawn) Duncan. Other survivors include her sister-in-law, Betty Cooley; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many devoted friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 711 Spring Street, Vienna, VA on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Fisher's Hill Cemetery in Strasburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Union Mission, PO Box 96763, Washington, DC, 20090.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Mary was a true angel on this earth. She was a good listener and always there for everyone as well as a loyal friend. She will be greatly missed.
Mary was a true angel on this earth. She was a good listener and always there for everyone as well as a loyal friend. She will be greatly missed.
I WAS MARY’S AVON REPRESENTATIVE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND WE BECAME FRIENDS. SHE WAS SUCH A LOVELY LADY! I WILL MISS HER! SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY!
From Edgar’s son, Michael: I’m so sorry to hear about Mary’s illness and passing. My condolences to Drew and all of her brothers and sisters. I have fond memories of my dad taking me and my brothers to visit Mary, Kim and Drew. She was a beautiful lady, both physically and in Spirit. I send my love to all of you at this time. Blessings, Michael
I will miss Mary more than words can say. She was a true friend of mine for 56 years and we had some great times together. There will never be a kinder, honest and caring person. Rest in peace Mary
I had the honor of knowing Mary from 1979 – 1999 when I was an English teacher at Kilmer. She was always calm, serene and oh so kind. Her candy dish was always full –a true port in the storm for the many in need — a genuine earth angel …
Mary was a special lady and wonderful neighbor during our 25 years on Meadow Lane in Vienna. Our condolences to you, Drew. Mary and Don Lewis
Family and friends, I know that this is a very difficult time. It’s never easy to lose someone you love but the Bible promises us at John 5:28,29 that you will see Mary again. Until then may your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my condolences.