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Gail Elaine Baker

02/21/1953 - 01/23/2024

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Obituary For Gail Elaine Baker

Services for Gail Elaine Greenwood Baker, 70, of Sherman, Texas, will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Calera in Calera, Oklahoma, at 11:00 AM. Pastor Jacob Toews will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Calera. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service on Friday at the church. Pallbearers for Gail will be Keith Greenwood, Chad Baker, Mike Gray, Brian Gray, Michael Denison, and Michael McCloud. She passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

Gail was born on February 21, 1953, to Samuel Glyme Greenwood and Donnie Mallonee in Yuba City, California. The family moved to Calera, Oklahoma where she was raised and attended schools. She graduated from Calera High School. Gail then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. She married Ronald Baker, and they had two sons: Chad and Eric. Gail worked for Diaper Jeans in Denison, Johnson and Johnson, and Oscar Meyer before opening her own residential cleaning business, which she operated for over 40 years.

Gail was very generous and had a huge heart. She was always giving gifts to her friends and family. She loved everything Elvis, even naming her oldest son after his character in “Blue Hawaii.” She enjoyed watching Elvis impersonators and having dinner with her friends. Her grandsons were the light of her life! She enjoyed playing cars/trucks, games, and even wrestling with them. Her grandsons created games to play with her called “Grandma Slide” and “Grandma Horse”. Her favorite shows were “Dallas” and “The Highwaymen”. She attended many different churches in Texoma and her faith was important. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Gail was preceded in death by her husband Ron, her son Eric, and her parents. She is survived by her son, Chad Baker and wife Cherish of Grapevine, TX; 3 grandsons: Legend, Epic, and Quest Baker; 2 brothers: Mike Gray of Milburn, OK and Keith Greenwood of Calera, OK; her niece, Macie Greenwood of Pottsboro and her nephew, Brian Gray of Milburn, OK and many other extended family members. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 02/21/2024

    William Capshaw

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAIL

  • 02/01/2024

    Bill Capshaw

    Gail. was my dear friend, a remarkable woman, spreading kindness and warmth wherever she went. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. May her smile continue to inspire others, and may her friends and family find comfort in the cherished moments they shared with her. 🌹

  • 02/01/2024

    Linda Tingle

    Enjoyed lunches and our Elvis nights out. Always a good time. Hope Gail is resting peacefully now.

  • 02/01/2024

    Roseli Godoy-Doty

    I only met Ms Gail at my mom-in love, Beverly's house, but truly fell in love with her immediately! Her big smile and sweet heart made a great imprint in my memory and heart! May the Lord comfort all your hearts in this time of sorrow. We know where she is and "we do not grieve as those who have no hope" (I Thessalonians 4:13).

  • 02/01/2024

    Leeann McAnally

    Gail was Strong, kind, fun,, adventurous and loving to all her friends💕

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