Lillie Mae Wilson Baker, 92, of Rocky Point passed away peacefully at her home early Friday morning, November 14, 2014. She was born December 21, 1921 to the late Thomas Edward and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Barnhill Wilson.

Living in Wilmington and while working for Southern Bell, Mae met and married the love of her life, Sidney Guy Baker, on November 29, 1942. They were married 66 years until his death on June 22, 2009. Mae was also preceded in death by her siblings; James Wilson, Margaret Huggins, Elmer Wilson, and Mary Wilson.

Mae was a sweet and loving mother, MeMa, sister, aunt and friend who will be remembered as having a gentle spirit. Mae loved and unselfishly served her God, her family and her community. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and her wonderful fried chicken as well as other delicious cakes and goodies.

Mae was a life long faithful member of Riley's Creek Baptist Church. She was a member of the Ruritan Club and the Red Hat Society.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her loving and caring children, Timothy Guy Baker (Cheryl), Danny Lee Baker (Yvonne) all of Rocky Point and Marianne Baker Smitherman (Garland) of Wilson; grandchildren, Brad Baker (Anne), Lori Baker O'Neil (Donnie), Jeffrey Peedin (Heather), Christopher Baker, DeLayne Baker, Matthew Smitherman and Andrew Smitherman and great-grandchildren, Tylon O'Neil, Dylon O'Neil, Olivia Baker, Lee Baker, and Tripp Peedin; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall on Sunday at 1:30 pm until hour of the service.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Riley's Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn and The Rev. E.C. Mattox officiating. Burial will follow in Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Brad Baker, Christopher Baker, Jeffrey Peedin, Matthew Smitherman, Andrew Smitherman, and Garland Smitherman.

The Baker family would like to thank Mrs. Baker's caregivers; Mary McDuffie, B. J. McDuffie, Tracy Jacobs, Cheryl Hayes and Carolyn McIntyre.

In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Riley's Creek Baptist Church Choir Fund, 19845 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or to Women of Hope, 1642 S. 41st, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Praise and honor to a virtuous woman.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall on Sunday at 1:30 pm until hour of the service.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Rileyâ