Bernice H. Baker

Bernice had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tell funny stories about her childhood and early years in her marriage. After graduating from Business school Bernice went on to have a successful career working in the loan department at First Federal Savings and Loan. She was also a real estate loan officer at Central Bank in South Daytona and worked for Cobb, Cole Attorney's Office in the real estate department. Bernice ended her professional career working for Robert Abraham as his real estate secretary. She was an avid card player and playing Bridge and Canasta was one of her favorite pastimes. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, lifelong friends and her church family. Life taught Bernice to stay strong in the face of health issues and family trials. Bernice was an extremely strong, disciplined and moral person.

Predeceased by her loving and devoted husband of nearly 65 years, James Earl Baker and her precious son Dudley Baker. Bernice is survived by her daughter Denise (John) DaRe, granddaughters Tabitha Baker Fahey and Trista (Steve) Wemyss, grandson Christopher (Signe) Guerrieri, great-granddaughters Clara Wemyss and Alexis Fahey and great-grandsons Ashton Wemyss and Bradley Fahey.

A visitation for Bernice will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with Celebration of Life at 1 PM at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, Florida 32129, with a funeral service to immediately follow. A committal service will occur Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave, Daytona Beach, FL.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.VolusiaMemorialFuneral.com for the Baker family.