Paula Kay Baker

FARMINGTON - Paula Kay Baker, of Farmington, passed away June 23, 2016 at Mercy St. Johns in St. Louis at the age of 68. She was born April 21, 1948 in Bonne Terre to the late Paul Johnson and Flora (Forsythe) Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, David Johnson; and one granddaughter, Phoenix Ramsey.

Paula was a 1966 graduate of Flat River High School and went on to attend college at Mineral Area where she attained an associate degree in Nursing. For seventeen years she worked for Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus. In 2006 Paula retired from her nursing career and enjoyed her favorite pastimes, camping and fishing. She and her husband enjoyed extensive travel throughout her retirement years. She was a faithful member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. She enjoyed her church family and the weekly game night fellowships with them. Her family will most remember her for her fun loving spirit and her love for her family.

Survivors include her husband of thirty years, Lawrence Lee Baker; her children, Tina (Karl Hicks) Ramsey of the state of Illinois and Christy Ramsey, of the state of California; three step-children, Tera (David) Webb of Bonne Terre, Angela Mull of Potosi and Scottie (Stephanie) Baker of Park Hills; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and extended family.

Friends and family may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Monday, June 27 from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning until the time of the funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Rev. Larry Allison officiating. Interment will follow at Libertyville Christian Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Paula's name to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Monday, June 27, 2016 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Interment Service

Libertyville Christian Cemetery

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Libertyville, MO Directions Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions