Opal M (Brown) Baker

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.