Reba Lewis Baker

Reba Lewis Baker, 74 of Preachersville, Kentucky formerly of Hyden passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville. She was the wife of Vernon Baker whom she married on October 27, 1961. Reba was born in the community of Cutshin in Leslie County, Kentucky to the late Willard and Polly Lewis. With her husband, Vernon, she was the owner and operator of The Leslie County News, Thousandsticks News and Community Market located in Wooten, Kentucky. She was a former secretary for the Leslie County Board of Education, a member of the Cutshin Bible Church. Reba was a member of the Eastern Star, a former board member of the Christian Health Care in Hyden, and she was a loving Wife, Mother and Mimi to four wonderful grandchildren.Survivors IncludeHer Loving Husband of 52 years, Vernon Baker of PreachersvilleDaughter, Diane Baker Iler & Husband Arthur of Carmel, INSon, Danny Baker & Christy of HydenSon, David Baker & Wife Tammy Baker of Crab Orchard4 Grandchildren: Alexander Iler, Jacob Baker, Nicholas Baker & Shawn BakerIn addition to her parents, Reba was preceded in death by Sister, Edna Hendrix and Brothers, Arnie & Sammy Lewis.Pallbearers: Alan Bowman, Alexander Iler, Chrisley Toler, Darrell Callahan, Jacob Baker, Shawn BakerHonorary Pallbearers: Arthur Iler, Glen Hendrix & Nicholas Baker Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2014 Place of Service: Watts Chapel Baptist Church Officiating: Bro. Dan Gutenson Place of Burial: Adams - Baker Cemetery Visitation will be after 5 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home and after 12:30 PM at Watts Chapel Baptist Church on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Garrard County Ambulance Service at 319 Stanford St, Lancaster, KY 40444 This is a courtesy obituary.