Gretchen D. (Davis) Baker

Savannah

Gretchen Davis Baker age 80 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunite with her husbands, Fred Sanford McBride and Turner A. Baker on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was also looking forward to seeing her mother, Ann R. Davis; her father, James M. Davis; sister, Mary Carol; brothers, Jimmy and Tony, and all the other family members and friends that were awaiting her arrival. She was born on November 30, 1935 in Summerton, South Carolina, and graduated from Commercial High in Savannah (class of 1953). Gretchen was a hardworking and generous person who was a dedicated church member. She taught girls Sunday school for many years at Windsor Forest Baptist Church. She never met a stranger and was always ready to give hugs whether solicited or not.

She is survived by her loving sons, Fred S. McBride (Janna); grandchildren, Ashley and Fred III; great grandchildren, Evelyn and Preston; Rev. James W. Baker (Amy); grandchildren, Charlotte and Jay, Louis T. Baker (Holly); grandchildren, Jessica and Grant, and Joel A. Baker (Vickie). She is also survived by her sisters, Margaret Swilley, Jackie Rexford, Dot Morin, and brother Charlie Davis.

The family would like to invite you to a memorial celebration for Gretchen, cherished wife, mother, sister and friend on Friday, August 19 , 2016.  Visitation will be held from 5pm–6pm and a memorial service from 6pm–7pm at Central Christian Church, 6810 Skidaway Road in Savannah. Please convey your thoughts and remembrances to www.bradleybanderson.com or 97 Schley Avenue Savannah, GA, 31419.

Low Country Cremation Services and Burial is serving the Baker family.