Obituaries

Sarah L. Baker

April 7, 1924 to May 14, 2021

WINAMAC - Sarah Lavon Baker, 97, passed away peacefully, at 9:27 a.m., Friday, May 14, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. She was a life-long resident of Harrison Township in Pulaski County, and lived her entire life in the same house on the family farm which was awarded the 100-year Hoosier Homestead Award in 2005.

She was born April 7, 1924 in rural Winamac to the late Herman and Cleda Annetta Tuttle Davidson. On Aug. 12, 1939, she married Chester Richard Baker in Winamac. He died March 18, 2009.

She is survived by:
Dennis (Ena) Baker, Glendale, CA, Son
Sue Baker, Kewanna, Daughter-in-law
Michael (Traci) Martin, Grandson
Trent (Amy) Baker, Grandson
Chad (Samantha) Baker, Grandson
Kristy Kay (Wyatt) Showley, Granddaughter
Danielle Baker, Granddaughter
Brittany Baker, Granddaughter
Great-grandchildren: Andy Baker, Jaqualyn Baker, Makenzie Martin, Malakaih Martin, Maleah Martin, Micah Martin, Maverick Martin, Ethan Showley, Joel Showley, Aiden Showley, Wynter Baker, Willow Baker, Brady Baker, and Bryce Baker.
David (Phyllis) Baker, Davenport, FL Nephew
John (Jackie) Baker, Winamac, IN Nephew
Michael Tuttle, Cousin
Rochelle (John) Ortman, Honorary Family

Preceded in death by:
Lucinda “Cindy” (Robert) Martin, Daughter
Paul C. Baker, Son
Annetta Mae (Clayton) Baker, Sister
Charles Chester Martin, GrandsonFrom 1958-1984, Mrs. Baker served as the administrator of Pulaski County Public Library (formerly Winamac-Monroe Township Public Library). She was instrumental in the health and well-being of the local library. She attended Winamac High School, Manchester College, and Indiana University. She was a member of the Indiana Library Federation, a former member of Beta Beta Latreian Sorority, and was a Mu Epsilon Toastmistress.

A few years after their marriage, Sarah’s sister Annetta married Chester’s brother, Clayton. Sarah and Chester raised three children who grew up very close with their double cousins. The Bakers enjoyed winters spent in Lake Okeechobee, FL until Mr. Baker’s death. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Winamac, joining in 1954. She loved her church and served many years as an elder and organist. She enjoyed music, especially singing with her sister at weddings and listening to Christian music. She also enjoyed bird watching and gardening. She always had a beautiful flower garden. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, June 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 14, at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Public Library, or Winamac Presbyterian Church, or the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

Jerri-Ann Woodley

October 17, 1952 to May 9, 2021

WINAMAC - Jerri Woodley, 68, of Winamac passed away Mother’s Day, May 9, at her home after a long struggle with COPD.

She was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Neptune, NJ on the Jersey Shore to Earnest and Marguerite Miller. She grew up in Wall Twp. NJ and graduated from high school in that town. In high school, she was a gifted athlete, specializing in field hockey.

She is survived by:
Pastor Thomas Woodley, Winamac, husband
Mason Thomas Woodley, Mays Landing, NJ, son
James Miller, Old Bridge, NJ, brother
Julie Hamlin, Haberhill, Mass, sister
John Miller, San Antonio, TX, brother
David Miller, Vista, CA, brother
Charles Ferris, Decatur, AL, brother
Barbara Ferris, Burton, MI, sister

Preceded in death by:
Robert Ferris, father
Marguerite Ferris, mother
Jack Miller, brother
Earnest Miller, biological father

While in high school, Mrs. Woodley worked as a legal secretary and this became her profession for the next 30 years. In 1972, she met her future husband, and they were married in 1974. At the time of her death, they had celebrated 46 years of marriage. In 1977 she gave birth to her beloved son Mason whom she loved so dearly and has spoiled his entire life. She was a gifted needlepoint artist doing museum quality work until her health caused her to stop. In the past 10 years she operated a successful EBay store selling crochet, knitting and canvas art work patterns and books with customers in every state in the Union. In 2004 her husband entered the ministry as a Lutheran pastor and Jerri became a pastor’s wife. She was active and supported the ministry until her health began to diminish. In 2010, she moved to Winamac after her husband accepted a call to St Luke Lutheran. At home on Mother’s Day, with her husband and son by her side, she passed peacefully into the Lord’s care.

Mrs. Woodley was a very private person and did not wish for a public funeral. Her desire was to be cremated and have a private family service. This will occur at a future time to be announced.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.