Clendina Baker, 87, of Lake Buchanan area died June 3, 2015
Clendina Baker joined her heavenly family on June 3, 2015. She was born in San Saba County on Oct. 11, 1927.
She was preceded in death by parents, Damon and Ethyl Jarvis; husband, Herman Baker; and brothers, Wilburn, J.C. and Wayne Jarvis.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Sharon Tippie of Burnet; sister, Peggy Nell Lastly and husband Bub; grandson, David Paul Tippie Jr. and wife Jenny of Florida; granddaughter, Michelle Clay and husband Joe of California; great-grandchildren, David Paul Tippie III and wife Justine, Caylee Jo Clay and Kearstin and Bryan. Clendina is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In 1948, Clendina met and married the love of her life, Herman Baker, and they shared the love of their daughter, Sharon. They traveled throughout Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee as Herman worked for Brown & Root. Loving the beauty of Central Texas, they made their home in Burnet County on Lake Buchanan.
Clendina was active in her community and was honored by being named Woman of the Year by East Lake Buchanan VFD/EMS Auxiliary in 1999.
There are many precious memories of the many family gatherings at the Bakers’ on Lake Buchanan. Clendina, in the blink of an eye, could prepare a meal for 10 or 50 relatives and will be forever remembered for frying the best fish.
Supporting the Burnet Bulldogs and being out and about throughout the years was always a highlight for Clendina. She could always be seen wearing the green and white for Friday night football or attending the many festivals in Burnet.
Clendina’s church family was a huge and important part of her life, and she could always be counted on to serve church dinners, be active in Bible study or participate in various church events.
The care and love provided by her daughter Sharon throughout the last few years was such a blessing to Clendina. Sharon always made sure “her cute little mama” had everything she needed. Clendina will be missed by many, but we know she and Herman will be dancing on the golden streets of Heaven.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. June 6 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A funeral service is 2 p.m. June 7 at the funeral home with the Revs. B.J. Tapley and Ernest Spiekermann officiating. Interment will follow at Burnet City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), P.O. Box 872 Burnet, TX 78611. Serving as pallbearers are Clendina’s nephews Brett Burke, John Harris Burke, Junior Lastly, Rick Jarvis, James Atkinson and Marcus Lastly. Those named as honorary pallbearers are the nephews of Herman Baker.
Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.