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Graveside services for Lu Ann Baker will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Alva Municipal Cemetery with Rev. Bob Brown officiating. Celebration of life services will then be at 11 a.m. at the Alva Church of God.  Arrangements are entrusted to Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.

Lu Ann Baker, daughter of the late Gordon Willis and Margaret Louise (Williamson) Burkett, was born November 25, 1953, in Altus, Oklahoma, and passed away June 28, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 68 years.

Lu Ann graduated from U.S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City in May 1972 and was united in marriage to William Richard "Bill" Baker on August 6, 1972.  They lived in Yukon before moving to Alva in 1980. She worked as a branch office administrator for Pat Harkin at Edward Jones until her retirement.

She was a very active member of the Alva First United Methodist Church where she helped with Vacation Bible School and the Children's Ministry.  She later attended the Alva Church of God where she enjoyed lunches and day trips with the ladies group. She also enjoyed traveling and went on several overseas trips. She was very active in supporting her kids activities in school and was a member of the Black & Gold Booster Club. Lu Ann was also a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation Indian Tribe. 

Lu Ann is survived by one daughter, Erin Stuck and husband, Tim of Alva; one son, Chris Baker and wife, Janie of Denver, Colorado; and one sister, Deborah Cox and husband, Bruce, of Edmond, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Kimberly Antonio and husband, Brandon, of Alva, and Andrew and Olivia Baker, both of Denver, Colorado; grand dogs, Bud, Zoe, Maxx, Noche and Lady; other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Alva Church of God.

Remembrances may be shared with the family at http://www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.