Elizabeth Mary (Bettye) Baker
August 24, 1921 - October 5, 2017
Elizabeth Mary (Bettye) Baker passed peacefully to her eternal rest on October 5, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 24, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin to Mary Adams Finch and Charles D. Finch. The family soon moved to DeLand, Florida where she graduated from DeLand High School. She went on to study art at the High Museum of Art on Atlanta, Georgia. She was a resident of DeBary, Florida before moving to Ponce-de-Leon, Florida. Bettye was an avid painter in oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors. She also loved flower gardening, cooking and animals. Survivors are son John Charles Baker, DeBary; sister Flora Finch of DeLand; nieces Alicia Crew and Brenda White of DeLand and Carol Tillis of Deltona and their families. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Tuesday, October 10th and funeral service at 10am on Wednesday, October 11th, both at Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel in DeLand. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand. Online condolences may be made at www.allensummerhill.com. Allen-Summerhill DeLand is in charge.
Elizabeth Mary (Bettye) Baker passed peacefully to her eternal rest on October 5, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 24, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin to Mary Adams Finch and Charles D. Finch. The family soon moved to DeLand,... View Obituary & Service Information
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