Dorothy L. Baker, age 93, of Warren, Michigan, passed away on March 21, 2019. She is the beloved wife of 55 years to the late Roy Baker; Loving mother of Gary W. Baker and Gail L. Laabs; Cherished grandmother of Kim Reeves (Dan) and Christie Laabs; Great grandmother of Reno, Leland, and Trent.
The daughter of Carmen and Evelyn Thompson, Dorothy was born in an apartment located above a drug store in Detroit in September of 1925. Dorothy's parents continued to raise her in Detroit, where she attended Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Pershing High School. She married her husband, Roy, in April of 1947, and together they started a family. The Baker family continued to live in Detroit, until relocating to Warren in 1969, where Dorothy lived out the remainder of her years. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, shopping, and spending time with her family and late canine companion, Maggie. She also enjoyed traveling and took many trips with friends, even throughout her eighties. She was a member of the Madison Heights United Methodist Church for many years.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 11 AM – 12 PM at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s honor to the Michigan Humane Society.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.resurrectionfuneralhome.com
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