Olla M. Baker's Obituary
Olla M. Baker, 87, of Sullivan, IL, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.
Olla was born on July 10, 1926; the daughter of Bert and Pansy (Gregory) Lawson. She loved bowling and bowled with Play-Mor leagues. She bowled until she turned eighty-five. She also enjoyed crocheting. She married Wayne Baker on November 6, 1993 in Decatur. They shared many wonderful years together.
Olla leaves behind son, Terry (Patricia) Woodson of Decatur.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons, Wayne Woodson, Steven Woodson, two brothers Bert Lawson Jr., John Lawson, and two grandchildren, Amanda Woodson, and Wesley Woodson.
Services to celebrate Olla’s life will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 21, 2014 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.
The family of Olla Baker is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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