Venita Lee Baker

Venita Lee Baker, 76, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Springfield. She was born October 19, 1942 in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Edna Blair and husband, William Baker. Venita is survived by a daughter, Debra Craig (Darren); a brother, Bill Blair (Lois); a grandson, Matthew Rose; two nieces, Trish Jeffries and Tammy Stone; three nephews, Charlie and Jerry Huckaby and Ben Blair; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Baptist Ford Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. There is no scheduled visitation. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.