Born on March 15, 1934 in Big Stone Gap VA, to Heiskell and Anna Hill; One of nine children, Betty grew up in Big Stone Gap and graduated from Big Stone Gap High School in 1952. After two years at Lincoln Memorial University she married Donald Cecil Baker of Pennington Gap, VA, in Big Stone Gap July 4th 1954.
Betty is lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years and children: Wayne (Cindy), Donna, Kevin (Kaoru), grandchildren; Mikila (Eric) Bruce, Jessica (Julian) and great grandchildren; Cierra, Anthony, Elise and Christian, and her Brothers, Jim and Danny.
She was an avid nature lover and often sat at the big window in her home to watch wildlife during the day. She took tremendous pride in her home and often gardened and landscaped their 3 acre estate. She volunteered with Sunstone Cancer Support Center and was active in Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group of which her husband Don was Co-Chair.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary
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