Gladys Imogene

Baker

Gladys Imogene Black Baker (known to her friends as "Jean") was born August 18, 1931 in Ellington, MO in Reynolds County to Clyde William Black and Lila Ethel Hill Black.  She was the oldest of three children born into this family and was predeceased by her parents and siblings, James Addison Leroy Black and Nancy Ann Normalene Black Heidbrink and her husband, Donald Cordell Baker.

Imogene received Christ as her Savior November 1946 and joined Mt Zion Baptist Church, later moving her membership to Faith Baptist Church in St. Charles, MO where she remained a faithful member until the Lord called her home.  Imogene loved children and taught Sunday School for over 50 years.   She loved the Lord and served His church in several capacities, but the love of her life were children including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the little ones of her church family.  In later years, Missions became a part of her heart and soul.  She was continually teaching her Sunday School class about the missionaries and their lives.

She graduated from Ellington High School and moved to St. Louis, MO where she sought and found employment.  She married Donald Baker on October 14, 1949.  Retiring from St. Louis Auto Auction in 1998 after 35 years of service, she and Donald began traveling.  The most special of all travels was to the Holy Land for their 50th anniversary.  She often commented that her Bible studies were much richer after walking where her Savior walked, taught, and was crucified.

She is survived by her three children, Dennis (Joan) & Eric (Valerie) Baker and Dana Ellard, all of St. Louis County; seven grandchildren Justin (Lauren), Joshua (Renee), Jeffrey (Tera), Jenna, Derek & Katy Baker and Meagan Ellard and six great-grandchildren Jack, Alice, Lillian, Bennett, Charlie and Asher, several brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Imogene's (Jean's) greatest love and desire is for her family and friends to come to Jesus so you will spend all eternity with her.

Her words are, "Please ADMIT you are a sinner, BELIEVE that Jesus died for YOU, he was buried and rose victor over sin, and CALL upon Jesus to come into your heart".   He has promised He will!  John 3:16

Jean will be missed by many friends and loved ones.  She was a loving, giving lady.  She loved with all of her heart and was loved by those who knew her.  Her going home is our loss, but Heavens gain.

Visitation: Thursday, July 13th at Noon-2 PM at Faith Baptist Church 2310 Muegge Road Saint Charles, MO 63303

Funeral  Services follow at 2 PM

Minister: Pastor Jerry Dudley

A second visitation will be held on July 14th at 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home 610 South Main St. Ellington, MO 63630

Funeral Services follow at 11:30 AM

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart

Burial: Morris Cemetery, Ellington, MO

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Faith Baptist Church  2310 Muegge Road St. Charles, MO 63303 or                                                                                                Baptist Medical Missions International P.O. Box 878 Conway, AR 72033