Garnet was born in Jackson, Ohio on September 5, 1931 to parents William and Dorothy (Hale) Tackett. She graduated from Piketon High School in southern Ohio and moved to the area after her marriage to her husband. Garnet worked as a press operator at Paeco Rubber Co. in Ravenna for many years and also at Jet Rubber in Rootstown. She had attended the Atwater Baptist Church and enjoyed time socializing at the Ravenna Moose Club. Garnet loved to collect antiques and dolls and enjoyed working in her garden. She loved her dogs and loved being with her family.
Garnet is survived by her husband Jasper who enjoyed 69 years of marriage with her. Surviving also are her children: Steve D. (Karen) Baker, Cheryll L. Smith, Terry W. Baker, Cathy J. Hitchings and Ronald (Sue) Baker. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and her beloved dog “Ginger”.
Garnet was preceded in death by her parents, her son Larry Baker and her brothers: Kenneth and Johnny Tackett.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from 11:00am until the 12:00pm funeral service at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.Wood-Kortright-Borkoski.com
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