Bobbie Jo Baker

BOBBIE JO BAKER, 84, of Little Rock, passed away April 25, 2014, at St. Vincent Infirmary. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late Doc and Ruth McCain. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband of 60 years, James C. "Jim" Baker. Bobbie Jo graduated from Pine Bluff High School and attended Hendrix College. She was a Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League and an accomplished cook. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter, Lynn Baker; her son, J.C. Baker and wife Liz, all of Little Rock; grandchildren, Katie Baker of Shreveport, La. and Jake Baker of Little Rock; a sister, Clara Webb Douthitt of Denton, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn W. Lindsey officiating. Please send the family messages of love and encouragement to Bobbie Jo's online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com. Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Woodlawn, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.