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Baker, Mary Virginia (White)

September 6, 1930 –
 May 4, 2017

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Mary Virginia (White) Baker beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away May 4th, 2017 at age 86 in her home in Carrollton. She was born in Texarkana, TX and graduated from Alvin high school in Alvin, TX.  She attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX where she met her future husband of 59 years, Paul Kern Baker. Proceeded in death by her parents, Reverend Jester White and his wife Pauline, her husband Paul Kern Baker and her son Michael Stewart Baker. Survived by her sons Kern Baker and David Baker. Daughters-in-law Jane Baker, Ann Baker and Rosemary Baker. Grandchildren Emily Falconer and her husband Russ, Michael Baker and his wife Rebecca, David Baker and his wife Autumn and Kelsey Baker. Great grandchildren Luke Falconer, Lila Falconer and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. While attending Southwestern University Mary pledged the ADPi sorority and was delighted that her granddaughter Kelsey followed in her footsteps joining the same chapter at Southwestern.  Her granddaughter Emily was also an ADPi member at UNT. Mary was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served in a variety of capacities at the state and local level. She loved music and the adventure of travel. Mary and her late husband Paul attend numerous banjo and barbershop festivals. In their retirement years they enjoyed traveling to many different states and countries around the world. She was blessed by her friendships and family, especially her many cousins, who she considered her brothers and sisters. She was known for her smile and her great sense of humor, and her devotion to friends and family alike. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Sonoma House and Faith Hospices for their help and support. In keeping with her wishes a memorial services will be held on Wednesday May 17th in Cox Chapel Highland Park United Methodist Church at 1:00 pm, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Ramona Hamilton
    15 May 2017
    4:18pm

    Mary and Paul Baker were my dear friends. Another dear friend of theirs Maude Lester and I shared many rides to dances with Paul. After Paul’s death, I lost contact with Mary. I tried many times to call her at their Irving residence and dropped by their house, but she must have already moved. They were both good people and good friends–and funny! I think of them often and will always treasure the memories.

    T. Mac Hood
    15 May 2017
    4:27pm

    When I finished my Seminary degree at Wesley Theology Seminary in Washington DC I came to work in Houston at Westbury UMC as Jester’s associate Pastor.
    No finer man ever drew a breath of air.I think of them often and my life has been blessed many times fold.
    T Mac Hood

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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