Peggy Jo Baker

Mrs. Peggy Jo Baker, age 80, of Collins, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday afternoon, March 15, 2012, at her home in Collins. Peggy was born on January 8, 1932 in Bona, Missouri, the daughter of Cletis Burr Carns and Greta Vaughn (Davis) Carns. Peggy went to Dadeville High School. She was a faithful member of the Aldrich Methodist Church in Aldrich, Missouri. Peggy enjoyed being a part of the AMVETS Post #114 of Flemington, Missouri, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Collins Fire Department. She was probably best known for her craftwork. Peggy was a seamstress capable of making most anything from fabric; she could weave rugs from scratch, and was well known for her wonderful quilts. On March 25, 1989 Peggy was united in marriage to Norman Baker in Hermitage, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents; Cletis and Vaughn Carns, two brothers; Kenneth Carns, and Ted Carns, two sisters; Margie Aries, and Carlene Copeland, and her grandson Jay. Peggy is survived by her husband; Norman Baker of the home, three sons; Phillip Smith and his wife Kristen of Pueblo, Colorado, Kenny Smith and his wife Debbie of Coleman, Texas, Dennis Baker of Gladstone, Missouri, her daughter; Carla Vincel and her husband Mark of Springfield, Missouri, her sister; Carolyn Kaplan and her husband Bill of Omaha, Nebraska, eight grandchildren; Eathen Smith, Charlie Smith, Phillip Smith, Bobby, Chase Vincel, Whitney Vincel, Laura Collins, Drew Baker, and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews that will forever miss her. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri, with Reverend Billy Moore officiating. Musical selections will be "Build My Mansion", "Unseen Hand" and "The Holy Hills" by The Rambos. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00am on Monday, just prior to service time. Pallbearers will be Chase Vincel, Bill Kaplan Jr., Phillip Smith, Drew Baker, Steve Bruce, and Ronald Bruce. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Polk County Humane Society, 4404 S. 82nd Road, Bolivar, Missouri 65613. Friends and family may sign the guestbook or leave private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Peggy Jo Baker

January 8, 1932 - March 15, 2012