Bettie M. Baker

Bettie Mavity Baker, age 94, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. A visitation for the family and friends of Bettie will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907; A Celebration of Bettie's life will begin at 10:00 AM.

Bettie was born April 22, 1928 in Chattanooga, Tennessee; the daughter of John L. Mavity and Ethel Lord Mavity. She graduated from Central High School in Chattanooga. She was a member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church in Midland, Georgia. She loved her family and was the major influence on every single one of her family members. She was the rock of the family.

Bettie is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Richard H. Baker; her sister, Doris Crutcher; and a brother, Sonny Mavity.

Survivors include: her daughters, Randie Baker, Deborah B. Lee, Nancy B. Casey; three grandsons, Jody Baker Lee, Tommy Richard “Rick” Lee, Brian Casey; two granddaughters, Alex McCarney, Taylor Winowich; 11 great grandchildren, Savannah Lee Rees, Holden James Lee, Evan Kendrick Lee, Laura Andors, Tommy Casey, Zac Casey, Charlie McCarney, Bella Casey, Grace Casey, Sydney McCarney, Casey McCarney; and three great-great-grandchildren Tommy Andors, Jackson Andors, and Maisy Andors.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Columbus Hospice, https://www.columbushospice.com/donate

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Baker family.