BETTY L. BAKER, age 70, of Troy, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.  She was born in Troy on February 25, 1946 to the late Cleo and Edna (Riley) Brown.

Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years: William L. Baker; one son: William A. (Julie) Baker of Sidney; two grandchildren: Shelby and Lauren Baker, sisters: Mary M. "Maggie" (Albert) Frantom of Tipp City, Ruth Schneider of Vandalia and Donna Combs of Worthington, KY; sister-in-law: Brenda Brown of Troy; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers: Charles Brown and James Russell Brown; and brother-in-law: Richard Schneider.

Betty was a 1964 graduate of Raceland High School in Raceland, KY.  She later pursued a career in real estate, which included many advanced studies in the field.  Betty was a longtime local realtor, most recently with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Troy.  Betty retired from Hobart ITW after 35 years of service.  She was a member of Red Hatters.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Rich Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday and 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Southwestern Regional Office, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.