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Opal M (Brown) Baker
April 15, 1912 — October 3, 2012
Opal M. Baker age 100 of Salem, formerly of Borden, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, October 3 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Baker was born April 15, 1912 in Clark County, Indiana the daughter of Walter H. and Carrie Myrtle Sears Brown. She was a graduate of Hanover College and obtained her lifetime teaching license. She spent most of her career teaching at schools in Clark County. She retired from Borden Elementary. She was a member of Borden Church of Christ, Borden Historical Society, and Indiana Retired Teacher's Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Herbert H. Baker on June 20, 1996, a son: Gary Bryce Baker, a brother: Willis Brown and her parents. She is survived by a daughter: Rita Turpen of Salem, two grandchildren: Eric Wayne Turpen and Tricia Elaine Brown, four great-granchildren: Kylie and Sidney Brown and Anissa and Ian Turpen, a double cousin: Helen Ratts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.