Ruth Baker Howell

Ruth Naomi Baker Howell, age 91 of Crumpler, NC died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Howell was born March 5, 1914 in Crumpler, NC to the late Wint and Alice Taylor Baker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Elmer Howell and two sons: Gary and Wayne Howell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Warner Eller will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday prior to the funeral service. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to a church of the donor's choice.

Mrs. Baker is survived by:

One Son: Sam Howell of Crumpler, NC

Three Daughters: Treva Rutherford of Grassy Creek, NC, Leota Arnold of Delaware, and Sue Blevins of Mt. Gilead, NC

One Brother: Jerry Baker of Etawah, NC

15 Grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.