Barbara Jean Baker

Barbara Jean Baker was born to Leo and Juanita (Mings) Perkins January 27, 1949, at Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 74 years, 2 months, and 13 days of age.

Barbara grew up in Manes, Missouri, and she attended grade school at Manes. She graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1966.

Barbara married Dearl Eugene Baker on April 30, 1966, in Upton, Missouri, and one son was born to this union, Allen.

Barbara loved the Lord and was saved at an early age. She loved attending church and would hardly ever miss a church service.

Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She loved her animals and enjoyed taking care of them. Barbara was a wonderful seamstress, enjoyed embroidering, and loved to quilt. Countless times she would give her quilts away to anyone she thought might need one!

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Juanita Perkins, her husband, Dearl Baker, and one brother, Harvey Perkins.

Barbara is survived by one son, Allen Baker and his wife, Taleisa, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, three grandchildren, Clinton Causey, Kodie Causey, and Talon Baker, one great-grandchild, Ryder Croney, one brother, Larry Perkins and his wife, Lejune of Manes, Missouri, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends who will miss her.