Herrin- Lillian Louise Baker, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 4:25am on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.
Lillian was born in Herrin on January 20, 1923, the daughter of Otto W. and Ruth Mary (Bost) Oliver. She married Thomas L. Baker in Herrin on December 14, 1945. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Baker will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.
Grandma
Just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for being not only my grandma, but also my mother too!
You and grandpa, being my parents in the absence of my owne. Teaching me how to love and serve the Lord!
I am who I am today because of you!
See ya in Heaven.
Grandma, You finally made it home.Tell Grandpa I said hi!!! Love you lots.Tracie and your 5 granddaughters.
I know we didn’t really know each other but I remember the time I went to ur house with my parents wen I was a little girl…it’s hard for me to believe ur gone…May u rest in peace…U will be missed
Love u
Even though i didnt really know you i heard alot Of funny stories about you from my mom sorry i didnt get to know you rest in peace love your granddaughter. Alissa
Lil, you are finally home. You will always be in my heart, and never forgotten
You were the best mother-inlaw and grandma! love,
Cindy baker
I have always heard great things about you! Everyone loved you!
You are now in heaven and reunited with your husband!
Rest in peace
Love,
Ashley
you were a very loving woman, whom welcomed everyone. i remeber meeting you for the very first time. you welcomed us with open arms and made us feel as if we known you forever. you always had a smile on your face, from the time you woke up, till you told us good night. you will truly be missed, by many people who will gather to say good their good byes. you and your husband were great and loving people, the kind of people that everyone needs in their lives. rest in peace and may god along with great grandpa baker welcome you with open arms as you did to many people.
love always, your great grand daughter kristina montoya and your great-great- grandsons jayden and nathan montoya
I was so saddened to read that Lil had passed on. She was such a delight at Shawnee every week when I would come to read to the residents. She would be “mad” if they wanted to fix her hair or do rehab during the reading time. She listened so attentively as I read and she was my “amen” lady whenever she liked hat she heard.
Accept Monte and my condolences. I hope that her memorial service will be publicized so we can attend.