A Celebration of Life

for

Mrs. Ruby Baker

October 7, 1931 April 15, 2020

Tuesday April 21, 2020

2:00 PM

Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel

714 East Franklin St.

Monroe, NC 28110

Rev. Alfred Blount, Officiating

If Roses Grow in Heaven

By Delores M. Garcia

If roses grow in heaven,

Lord please pick a bunch for

me,

Place them in my Mother’s

arms and tell her they’re

from me. Tell her I love her

and miss her, and when she

turns to smile, place a kiss

upon her cheek and hold her

for awhile.

Because remembering her is

easy. I do it everyday, but

there’s an ache within my

heart that will never go

away.

Your Daughter,

Barbara Ivey

QUEEN

That’s what you are to

me. Someone so

radiant and precious

who would go beyond

the stars for me.

That’s why I always

prayed for you and got

down on bended knees.

You were truly a bless-

ing. I wanted nothing

but the best for you

which anyone could

see. I can’t say what

you may have meant to

the rest of the world,

but you were truly a

QUEEN to me. A

QUEEN of my heart and

forever always will be.

Now may you rest in

peace.

Your Grand Daughter,

Mellisa Ivey

Obituary

Mrs. Ruby Baker,

daughter of the late William and Molly Richardson

White was born October 7, 1931 in Lancaster County,

SC. She peacefully departed this life on Wednesday,

April 15, 2020 at Lake Park Nursing and Rehabilitation

Center in Indian Trail, NC.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Belmont Mission-

ary Baptist Church in Monroe, NC. She was married to George

Baker who preceded her in death. To this union five children were

born. Mrs. Ruby worked for many years for Dr. Herbert Urbano in

Monroe, NC.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son,

Ronnie McDonald; Six brothers: James Cleophus White, William

Rufus White, Dewey White, Henry White, Haywood White, and Laney

White; two sisters: Golie White Robinson and Zulee Wilson White.

Left in the sunshine of life are two daughters: Barbara Ivey (Michael)

of Waxhaw, NC, Dorothy McDonald (Carlos) of Monroe, NC; two

sons: Aaron McDonald (Diane) of Huntersville, NC and Christopher

McDonald (Angie) of Charlotte, NC. Three sister-in-laws: Lillie Mae

Lothrop White, Elgeva M. White both of Brooklyn NY, and Marge H.

White of Monroe, NC. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty-eight

great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and a host of

nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives, and friends. A special

thank you to her granddaughter, Mellissa for her heartfelt dedication

and assisting with the care of her grandmother. Lastly, a special

friend, Jeremy Chisholm.

Order of Service

Processional

Selection

Scripture Readings……………………………Rev. Dennis Chambers

Old Testament

New Testament

Prayer of Comfort…………………………………...……………Minister

Selection

Remarks……………….…………………………….…..Limit 2 Minutes

Obituary………………….……………………….….……..Read Silently

Selection

Eulogy……………………………………………….…Rev. Alfred Blount

Selection

Committal

Benediction

Recessional

Interment…………………..………………April 22, 2020 at 10:00AM

Veterans Cemetery

202 Government Rd.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to Keisha White, Tiffany, Cecilia Venersso, and

Mandy (Jesse Helms Nursing Center); Makil and Pam (Atrium

Union) for always making her laugh and as Mrs. Ruby would

say, “go sit down...do some work” & “I love you too”.

From Mrs. Barbara & Ms. Mellissa Ivey.