of Mountain Home, AR
November 7, 1930 - June 15, 2025
Betty Raye Baker, 94, widow of Coy Baker and mother to Rick Baker and Brenda McDonald, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Betty was born on November 7, 1930 to Arnold and Effie Little in Guy, Arkansas. She had 5 siblings, Louise, Bob, Billie Faye, Peggy and Shirley.
For the most part, Betty was a stay-at-home mom, where she took care of most all things on the home front. She and Coy married on February 10, 1956 and were married a few days short of 67 years at the time of his passing. Their earlier years of marriage, they made their home in Kennett, Missouri, where both Rick and Brenda graduated High School. Even when the Air Force would station him elsewhere in the United States, they would always return to their home in Kennett. In December, 1996, Coy and Betty moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas, where Coy enjoyed golf and Betty enjoyed shopping and yard work. They both always enjoyed spending time with the family. Coy and Betty were members of Mountain Home Church of Christ.
Survivors include son, Rick (Rayanne) Baker of Jonesboro, AR; daughter, Brenda (Perry) McDonald of Mountain Home, AR; three grandchildren, Haley (Stuart) Etheridge of Jonesboro, AR, Mallory McGarity of Brookland, AR and Shane McDonald of Mountain Home, AR. Betty has five great-grandchildren, Jack Henry and Annamae Pettit, Max and Judd Samples and Luke Etheridge.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Effie Little; brother, Bob (Ellene) Little; sisters, Louise (Claude) Williams, Billie Faye (LeVerl) Parish, Peggy (Winfred) Wilson and Shirley (Wayne) Shelton.
Betty's family would like to thank everyone for the support you have shown through visits, cards and phone calls during the past two years since the passing of Coy. They would like to send a special thanks to the Hospice House employees for all they have done in caring for both Coy and Betty. They feel like family.
Anyone wanting to send a memorial in Betty's honor, please consider Hospice of the Ozarks at 701 Burnett Dr, Mountain Home, AR 72653 OR the Children's Home, Inc. at 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
Funeral arrangements will be a private family memorial service on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
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PHIL HONEY
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prayers for your family. Coy and Betty were always very good to me. Fine people.
Kimberly Peters
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Brenda, just saw your post about your sweet mama… I know that feeling of loss of someone so special. Cherish those memories that you created with her. I enjoyed both she and your dad very much. They were special people praying for peace and comfort for you, Perry Shane, and the rest of the family.
Cathy Bruce
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
It has been my privilege to be Betty’s ( and Coy’s) neighbor for the past 12 years. They were great neighbors. I will miss Betty. My sympathy to her family.
Amy Lanning
Monday, June 16, 2025
Dearest Brenda,
I did not know Miss Betty well but I’ll always remember she and Coy rooting on the Bombers when our boys played. Your mama always wore her smile and made everyone feel like family. I know you were so fond of each other and the closest of friends. My heart aches for you as you miss her but I’m happy she is in the arms of Jesus and reunited with Coy. My prayers are with you all. I love you, Amy.
Steve and Clarene Morrow
Monday, June 16, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family, Coy and Betty were great people