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Ruby Baker

MARLOW, Oklahoma

May 9, 1945 - October 10, 2019

Ruby Baker Obituary

Marlow: Ruby Baker, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Marlow, at the age of 74. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 14, 2019, at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Chapel in Marlow, with Trevor McClure and James McClure officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow. Ruby was born Wednesday, May 9, 1945 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, to James Lawrence and Sadie Sarah (Walker) McCaskill. She graduated from Cheyenne High School. Ruby married the love of her life, Paul Baker in Cheyenne, at the United Methodist Church on August 7, 1964. They were married for 55 wonderful years before her passing. After marrying, Ruby and Paul lived in the Marlow and Rush Springs areas most of their lives. Ruby worked as the assistant librarian in Rush Springs Schools for more than 22 years. She enjoyed quilting and antiquing. Ruby loved going to flea markets; looking for treasures. She liked working in her flower beds and gardening. Ruby's most precious time spent was taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Survivors include, her husband, Paul Baker of the home, a son, Michael Baker and wife Debbie of Durant, a daughter, Kimberly McClure and husband Tony of Marlow, 4 grandchildren, Hunter McClure and wife Kenzy of Foster, Trevor McClure and wife Hannah of Altus, Colten O'Conner and wife Christine of Durant, Chloe O'Conner of Duncan, 2 great-granddaughters, Kate McClure and Stetson Shorter. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Parkhurst of Walsenburg, CO, a brother-in-law, W.R. Howard and wife Terri of Hennepin, a sister-in-law, Betty McCaskill of Gentry, AR, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ruby was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sarah Renee Baker, her parents, her mother-in-law, Ora Howard, 5 brothers, John McCaskill, Lawrence McCaskill, Jr., Jimmie McCaskill, Gene McCaskill, Ralph McCaskill, and a sister, Sadie Haney. Pallbearers will be: Kevin McElroy, Dale Gunn, Colten O'Conner, Terry Dennis, Bob Vasil, and David Meadows. Honorary Pallbearer will be: Jerry Williams. Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com

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