Charlene Ann Baker, 73, of Muncie, IN died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1935 in Muncie, IN the daughter of Kenneth and Zora Madge (Bantz) Baker. She graduated from Montpelier High School and also earned her Certified Professional Secretary Certificate from Indiana Business College.
Ms. Baker was employed for St. Joe Paper Company in Hartford City for 11 years. Thereafter, Ms. Baker also retired from Ball State University in 1997 after 32 years of employment as an Administrative Coordinator in the Marketing Department. She was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi for Professional Secretaries International. She also enjoyed spending time with her sorority sisters. Ms. Baker was also an avid bowler, enjoyed crocheting, and enjoyed board games.
Surviving relatives include two sisters, Helen V. Murray (husband: Eugene) of Madison, TN; Jeweldine M. Beckley of Hartford City, IN; four nieces, Elaine A. McCaffery of Portland, IN; Connie Geel of Madison, TN; Renee Burdette (husband: Mike) of Bloomington, IN; and Roxann Nottingham (husband: Dennis) of Hartford City, IN; and nephews Neil Mahon (wife: Nancy) of Hartford City, IN; Kevin Snyder (wife: Cheryl) of Hartford City, IN; as well as several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert E. Baker.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 North State Road 3 Muncie, IN. Pastor Rob Neel will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie. Visitation will from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. If you would like to sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com.