Lesola Baker

Lesola Baker, 94, of Atkins, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Atkins Care Center. She was born September 23, 1917 in Bells Chapel the daughter of Omer and Winnie Whiteside Austin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atkins for over 50 years and never knew a stranger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester Lee Baker; son, Danny Ray Baker; three brothers, E.M. Austin, Leon Austin and O.C. Austin; and a sister, Mary Evelyn Meldrum. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Jean Fletcher of North Little Rock, Deanna Grims (Dennis) of Sherwood, Linda Kay Griffin (Larry) of Russellville and Martha Reddell (David) of Russellville; seven grandchildren, Lewis Lee Fletcher, Lisa Pruitt, Tracy Ingle, Dennis Ray Grimes, Ben Griffin, Brian Reddell and Kevin Reddell; 12 great-grandchildren, Micah, Renae, Cole, Kryslyne, Kansas, Shelby Ann, Andrew, Devin, Dylan, Abbie, Colton and Brock; three great-great-grandchildren, Tristin, Justin and Tyler; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 18 at the First Baptist Church of Atkins officiated by Rev. Roy Chisum and Rev. Ira Taylor. Burial is in Atkins City Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Visitation is Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers are Lewis Lee Fletcher, Dennis Ray Grimes, Bobby Austin, Jerry Austin, Cole Pruitt and Ben Griffin. Honorary pallbearers are the Ruth Class at Atkins FBC. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.