Katie Lee Baker 87, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home in Savannah. She was born July 14, 1936 in St. Joseph, daughter of Ann (Griffin) and Emory Slaybaugh. On February 20, 1958, she married Lewis Dale Baker. She worked as a Med Tech, retiring after 30+ years of service. Katie loved horses and dogs. Her hobbies included painting, gardening, and going camping. She was an active member of the Savannah Congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lewis Dale Baker in 1985, daughter, Jo Ann "Rose" Milbourn, and son, Paul Apadoca. Survivors include: children, Karma Kissick of St. Joseph, Sherry (Jim) Marshall of Savannah, Dianna (Nathan) Cox of Savannah, Ben Baker of Conway, AR, and Tina (Mike) Protzman of Savannah, granddaughters who she raised, Katiefaye (Patrick) Seelye and Kim (Daymon) Minor, and many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Ms. Baker has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Remembrance Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. May 1, 2024 at North Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with a gathering following at the Senior Center in Savannah. Memorials are requested to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses-Savannah Congregation.
