Funeral services for Virginia Baker were held Dec. 2, 2019, at the Hamilton Federated Church with interment at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton. Memorials may be made to the Hamilton Federated Church or the Kendall Chapel Church. Arrangements are by Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.
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Virginia Louise (Snyder) Baker, 85, Hamilton, died on Nov. 27, 2019, at Liberty Hospital. She resided most of her life south of Hamilton in Caldwell County.
Virginia was born to Earl Clayton and Lois Olivene (Eckelberry) Snyder on Feb. 13, 1934. In 1952 she graduated as valedictorian of her class at Penney High School.
Virginia married Robert Eugene Baker on Feb. 3, 1953, at her parents’ home. The couple then lived in Hamilton, Butler, and Gallatin, and Virginia worked at the Hamilton Bank and the Butler State Bank. In 1963, Virginia and Bob purchased and returned to the farm where she was born.
Beginning in January 1984, she taught kindergarten at the Hamilton elementary school until her retirement in 1998.
Virginia was an active member of the Hamilton Federated Church. For many years prior, she was an active member of Kendall Chapel Church in rural Caldwell County, participating in Kendall Chapel Ladies Aid, teaching Sunday School, and serving many roles during Vacation Bible School. Virginia was also a member of the Harrison Community Club.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; brothers J.D. Snyder, Clayton Snyder, and Bill Snyder; and beloved dachshund Addie.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; children, Kent (Michelle), Mike (Judy), and Beth (Bob Brodersen); eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.