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- BAKER, MARY ANN "ANN"
Of Tampa, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family June 20, 2015, at the age of 88. Also known as Mammie, Sissy, and Sal by her family and friends, Ann will be missed by her daughter, Brenda (Harry) Phillips; grandchildren, Ronnie Baker, Kasey (Bobby) Klem, James (Melissa) Pistole, Beth (Geoff) Ludwick, and Alex (Tena) Ludwick; as well as five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Baker; brother, Alfred "Buddy" Smith; sister, Elizabeth "Libby" Hamilton; son, John Michael Baker; daughter, Barbara Ludwick. She will be lovingly remembered by her children's spouses Harry, Lorraine, and Charles. Born November 8, 1926 to Alfred and Bonnie Smith, Ann's faith in the Lord was an anchor in her life. She loved music and taught her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to play the piano. She was an amazing baker, seamstress, gardener, and caregiver, who never stopped moving and loved shopping. A life long resident of Tampa, she married Harold Baker in 1945 and raised their three wonderful children in the house they built together next to her mother's and brother's homes. Her family was her life and her home will be remembered as the center of many holidays and birthdays, with cakes lovingly baked and decorated by Ann. Ann taught her family to be kind, forgiving, and resilient. She was a shining example of grace, strength, and positivity to the many who knew and loved her. A celebration of Ann's life is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, at Gonzalez Funeral Home. Visitation will begin 11 am, service at noon, followed by interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on June 23, 2015
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