Mrs. Beverly "Sissy" Baker
August 26, 1951 ~ September 3, 2013
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
SISSY BAKER
Beverly (Sissy) Ellerbee Baker, 62, passed away September 3, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Sissy was born in Cartersville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late David and Catherine Ellerbee. She was preceded in death by her brothers Donald Ellerbee and Davis Ellerbee. She graduated from Cartersville High School in 1969.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dennis Baker; her daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Chris Gauldin of Dothan, AL; her son and daughter-in-law, Carter and Amanda Baker of Cartersville; her brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Vickie Ellerbee of Winder, GA; her mother and father-in-law, Carl and Janie Baker of Cartersville, and her sister-in-law and husband, Carlene and Ted Perry of White, GA. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Anna Catherine Gauldin, Alex Gauldin, Andrew Gauldin, Emma Baker, Olivia Baker and Sophia Baker as well as several nieces and nephews.
Sissy was a blessing to everyone she met. She touched countless lives with her gentle, caring, loving and giving spirit. She adored her family and her precious grandchildren, who lovingly called her "MeMy". She loved the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes and was a devoted Canes fan. She retired from the Cartersville School System after 15 years, having worked at Cartersville High School and Cartersville Primary School. She adored the children of the school system, and she treated each of them as if they were her own.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 7, at 3:00 p.m. at Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation will be after the service in the Family Life Center
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in memory of Sissy Baker to: Relay for Life Bartow, American Cancer Society, 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd., Suite 280, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
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So sorry to hear of Sissy’s passing. She will be missed by our community! She was so loved by so many. She was a number one Cartersville fan. I will be thinking of all of you in the coming months. Too young, gone too soon!
We are so very saddened to hear of your beloved Sissy’s death. We were blessed to know her and will always remember her sweet ways and loving spirit. She touched our lives when we met her beautiful daughter. Please know are hearts and prayers are with all of your family. HUGS, Very Respectfully
Always remember Sissy’s sunny smile and easy-going personality. We giggled through several Ellerbee reunions as children. So glad to get acquainted with Terri when she lived in Florence. I know she will be truly missed. Praying for the comfort that only God can give.
Sissy has been such an inspiration to me this past year. She contacted me through Facebook when she found out I had Stage IV uterine cancer also. I had known her only through both of us working for Carterville City Schools. She gave me encouragement, asked me how I was feeling and doing, and shared her love for Christ and her belief in our God in heaven. She touched my life in such a positive way and I am so glad I was fortunate to know her. I smile just knowing she is here with us in spirit and watching out for us as the sweet angel she really is.
Thanks for raising my kids and the many others that your life has touched. Truly a servant to everyone. The light of your life will live on in the hearts of many.
See ya soon!!!
Your light will shine on, Sissy. For you sparked a new one in each of us.
I loved Sissy so much. We shared lots of fun and talks sitting on the back porch. She was the most nonjudgemental and loving person I have ever met. She loved everybody and everybody loved her. Never heard her say a bad word about anyone. It was my honor and pleasure to have her as a neighbor and a friend. I was blessed to have her so close. Love Love Love you Sissy. I will miss you so much. Love, Sharon
The staff of Southern Cremations and Funerals at Cheatham Hill wishes to express our sincerest condolences to the Baker family.
Grew up with Sissy and had the blessing of knowing her for 60 years!!! She was an inspiration and a blessing to all she met! I miss her so much and know someday we will be together again!!
Sissy will always be in our hearts and our memories…She was such a sweet loving friend..we are all better off for having the priviledge of knowing her and calling her our friend…May God rest her soul.
I did not have to opportunity to know Sissy when we were growing up, but in the past several years have come to know and love her through other high school friends via the Internet. She was a strong, kind, loving woman who blessed everyone she met. She will be missed by the wide community of people who knew her. Rest in peace, Sissy. Willadale Meeks-Smid
I had the pleasure of meeting Sissy only a couple of times but she was unforgettable and very funny. Her electric personality and sense of humor were contagious. I enjoyed every minute I knew her. She will truly be missed by all.
If I had a chance to talk with Sissy one more timethis is what I would say. For eight years she mentored and guided me. We had this little saying between us when things were contrary to our experience, or even exactly as we expected, and it was, we know.
Dear Sissy,
If anyone ever questioned or wondered about you what you did for us, we know. You were the one who, regardless of what was going on, took time to talk. Oh, we could talk about our troubles, our dreams, our kids, and you took as much interest in them as if they were your own. We could bring you our emergencies and you would listen, even-though you needed to work. These situations inevitably made you have a longer day, or have to come in on the weekends, or whenever, but you got the job done. And we know.
No one ever need question where your allegiances lie. You were Purple and Gold through and through. You made those of us new people understand what it meant to be from Cartersville. We know. You were the one who made sure teachers had what they needed to do the job of teaching. You were the one who made sure the kid who didn’t have as much as others felt as important as anyone around. We know. You were the one who had the best interest of Cartersville High School at heart. You wore that on your sleeve. How could anyone not know that?
Sissy, you took a new administrator and showed him the ropes, and how things worked at Cartersville. You were loyal to our cause and you never wavered from it. You gave us advice and mentored us to do the right thing even when politics wanted us to stray. Because of your support and loyalty, you brought out, and made us the best we could be (and sometimes even better than we should have been). And we know.
You embodied the best of Cartersville High School and the Cartersville Community. But what is so amazing is that some of the very people you worked hard to support let you down. You did your job with the passion of someone who loves something more than themselves. Much like the love you gave your family, Dennis, Carter, Terri, and the grandchildren, you gave of yourself. And even though some did not sustain you, just remember, We know.
Thank you for being Sissy,
BecauseWe know
I remember Sissy at Cartersville High School and she always had a smile on her face. She was always so happy. I was blessed to have met up with Sissy again a couple of years ago and she has blessed me in so many ways with her compassion and kindness. I will miss talking to her and getting her input on grandkids! Love you Sissy and I am so blessed to have known such a sweet kind lady. Sherry
We will miss this sweet wonderful lady. Sissy was the life of the Class of 69. “Friends are the flowers of life” In our prayers always and forever!!!
Dennis & Butch & Family. Sissy was so good to me when I came to the Jr. High school. I remember after Basketball practice we would go to her house for ‘french fries’. That was just a special time for building friendships. She was so kind & loving, good memory. May the Lord Bless you,& keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you,& be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, & give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26. This is a verse that I draw from often. In Christ’s Love. Lena
There are no words to describe the loss we all feel. Sissy was an inspiration to us all. We have lost one of the greatest women i have ever known. But her light and spirit will remain in my heart. Heaven will shine brighter than ever as she takes her place. You are all very special to me, and i will forever cherish the memories i have with Sissy and ALL the Baker clan! Love you all.
Sissy will be missed by all who knew her. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.ehy5M
Rest In Peace
My heart breaks that another wonderful person had her life to end much to short. Sissy’s smile and her kind heart will be missed by so many who knew her. Dennis and Family, I know that your hearts are broken but your comfort will be knowing that she is no longer in pain and you all will see her again. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Didn’t see her often, but she always had a smile and a hug. She will be missed.
Sissy is truly one of the most beautiful people I have ever met in my life. We met in the first grade. I am thankful to have known her and counted her as my friend. We have lost an angel, but heaven has gained an angel. I will miss you sweet lady until we meet again.
Sissy will be truly missed by so many.
May she rest in Eternal Peace. The obituary is perfect.
I’ve known Sissy since high school and she has always been warm, friendly, and the kind of person who makes you feel good and makes you laugh. May you rest in peace Sissy. Cartersville is a better place because you’ve been here. My condolences to Dennis and family.
Heaven just received a ray of sunshine,she was a blessing to everyone
Dennis,
We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Boyd and Vickie Pettit
Jody P Riley
This has been a great loss to you and to all who met Sissy. She had a heart for everyone. Great athlete and friend. May God comfort you all with His promise that there is a GREAT REUNION DAY. Brothers and sisters in Christ.
Dennis, My heart goes out to you and your family.
I was probably only around Sissy a few times, but enjoyed her outgoing nature. I could tell she was a “special person”.
I am so saddened to hear of Sissy’s passing. When I joined the faculty at Cartersville High School many years ago, Sissy made me feel so welcome and she went out of her way to see that I had what I needed. God bless her family in their loss.
DENNIS there are no words to tell you how much Sissy and you have meant to us forever. I have loved Sissy since she was a little girl. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. JERRY AND Patsy Tibbetts
I was extremely saddened by your loss! I loved your wife, mother! She was truly an inspiration to us all!
Linda and I are very sorry for your loss. We often ran into Cissy… and a grandchild at the Four Way on Saturdays before her illness. She would always tell us grandkid stories, or about vacations. She was a terrific lady. We will miss her.
Dear Dennis, Teri, Carter and all the beautiful grandchildren-
You have been so blessed to have had Sissy in your lives. She was a gift to all who knew her. If we could pattern ourselves to be more like her, the world would be a better place. She taught all of us the real meaning of life and love.
God Bless You!
Steve and Sue Jones
Dear Dennis ~ I am so sorry to hear about Sissy. I wanted to talk to her this morning and was looking for your home number online when I found her obituary. We usually communicated via Facebook. Sissy was such a special woman. So full of grace. I can’t imagine how much she is missed by you and your beautiful family and extended family of friends. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bless you hearts. Love and blessings ~ Cheryl, Cathy and the Gould family