Marie Richo Baker was born in Chester, Florida on September 26, 1915 to the late Deacon Birdie and Sister Laura Hooper Richo. Marie quietly transitioned to her heavenly home on the morning of July 15, 2015. As a baby, she was a fat, chubby child and her dad called her Stubby; a nick name that remained until her demise.

Life for Stubby and her siblings were centered on the water; their livelihood took place primarily with the seafood industry. At an early age, Stubby was converted, joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Chester and was baptized in the river. As a young lady, Stubby and her sisters formed a quartet and sang in churches all over Nassau County. The quartet consisted of Willie Mae, Earnestine, Beatrice and Stubby. At times they became a quintet by adding another sister, Lula. Not bragging, but they were very good.

Stubby was a very good cook, her grandchildren and the fifth Sunday congregations enjoyed the delicious foods she prepared. She will always be remembered for her delectable fried chicken, fresh veggies, coconut cream pie, and melt-in-your-mouth biscuits. Stubby could whip a pie crust to fit your taste buds and it was as thin as a dime. During her middle age years, Stubby cooked in a restaurant; customers thoroughly enjoyed the food.

Stubby taught her family to stick together and to always be nice. As time would have it and age took its course, Stubby moved her membership to Third Mt. Zion Baptist Church in O’Neal, Florida. The family was grateful for this membership and the church’s loving spirit. While celebrating Stubby’s life today, remember she was here for 99 years and the family is so thankful to God for His generosity. Stubby was preceded in death by her parents Birdie and Laura Richo; husband, Steve Baker, Sr.; son, Paul Baker; brothers, James Turner and Sidney Richo; sisters, Lula Feagin, Willie Mae Richo, Earnestine Watson and Beatrice Mitchell.

Marie leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Helen Britt; sons, Steve Baker, Jr. and Sidney (Dolleen) Baker; grandchildren, Reginald Baker, Robert Britt, Kerry Britt, Felicia (Todd) Sims, Anthony Baker and Angela Baker; daughter-in-law, Willie B. Baker; sisters-in-law, Luverta Baker and Vera Baker; great-grandchildren, Coleman Britt, Talishia and Aliyah Sims and a host of other relatives; special friends, Eddie and Joyce Shepherd.

Marie Baker, of Yulee, FL passed away July 15th, 2015 . Arrangements in Care of: Funerals by T.S. Warden, 904-765-1234

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