Shirley Long

"I Love You This Much" This is my journey. I was raised on a farm west of Iola. I was one of ten children born to Merrill W. Baker, Sr. and Louise R. (Rachel) Brown Baker. I had eight brothers, Merrill,Jr., Gary, James (Stillborn), David, Allen, Carl, Kenneth, & Jim. Then finally after all these boys, a little sister, Louise, was born. When I was 18 years of age I gave birth to Loretta Ann. Then came Theodore,Jr.(Teddy), David Wayne, Harold Eugene, and my baby girl Denise Marie. I so enjoyed my (27) grandchildren, (42) great grandchildren & (3) great,great grandchildren. I lived in Iola, Humboldt, Chanute, Colorado & Texas. After becoming ill, I lived at Vintage Park in Neodesha, Ks. for a short time. My final days were spent at Diversicare Nursing Home in Chanute, Ks. Always remember "I love you this much." Remember the good times, enjoy life, it goes quickly. I finished my journey on earth, and now I'm on a heavenly journey. I'm not gone, I will see you again someday. I'll always be in your memories and in your hearts. Thank you to Dr. David Guernsey & Staff, Vintage Park & Staff, Diversicare & Staff, Gentiva Hospice & Staff. To all of our family & friends who gave love, support and prayers. Thank you, we couldn't have gone through this without you. And most of all to our heavenly father who sustained us. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. MEMORIAL: Gentiva Hospice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com .