Boles Funeral Home
Doris Carter Baker, 92, of Southern Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2024 at the Terra Bella Memory Care Facility.
She was born July 8, 1931 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Thomas and Clydia Strickland Carter.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She and her husband, Jack, moved to Southern Pines more than 40 years ago to be near their children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Huggins of Southern Pines and Sharon Clary (Greg) of Whispering Pines; grandchildren, Christina Wilson (Brian) of Hampstead, Christopher Huggins (Jessica) of Sanford and Ben Clary of Carrboro; great grandchildren, Ashley Wilson, Brandon Huggins (Stephanie), Kara Briggs (Alex), Marissa Wilson and Joshua Huggins; and great great grandson, Brandon Spencer Huggins; also survived by her sister, Maxine Lavender of Ohio and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Jack Baker and siblings, Mildred Strickland, Floyd "Buck" Carter, Robert Carter and Lucille Strickland.
She was Secretary of the Joy Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Southern Pines where she was a member for more than 40 years and she dearly loved her church family.
Doris enjoyed a career in retail and was an avid card player. She also took great pleasure in many areas crafting and antique collecting.
A service, officiated by the Reverend David Helms, will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:00AM at First Baptist Church of Southern Pines, 200 East New York Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to First Baptist Church of Southern Pines.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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