HELEN “PEE WEE” (Berman) BAKER, age 92, of Attalla, Alabama, formerly of Gadsden, passed away on August 16, 2018. Visitation will be Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 1pm to 2pm at Collier-Butler Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2pm. Interment will be at Rainbow Memorial Gardens. She was the beloved wife of the late Kelly “K.D.” Baker to whom she was married for more than 44 years before his death in 1990. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee December 27, 1925, she was the youngest daughter of the late Adolph and Carrie (Schrimsher) Berman and was a graduate of Huntsville High School. In 1965 Pee Wee and K.D. moved to Gadsden, Alabama where they would make their home, raise their family, and join the Bellevue Baptist Church. During more than 50 years as a member of her beloved Bellevue Baptist Church family, Pee Wee sang in the Choir (served as Choir V.P. and Librarian), taught Ladies Sunday school, and was a member of the Counting Committee. When her children were grown, she briefly worked for Dr. R. E. Mitchell before beginning her 10 year career in Administration with Western Electric. She enjoyed entertaining and was eager to have her family come home each Christmas to celebrate together. Upon retirement Pee Wee spent her time serving the community by volunteering with the United Way, Family Success Agency, Telephone Pioneers, and the Circuit Clerk’s Office. She also took the opportunity during that time in her life, to travel and made many trips within the US and abroad. Pee Wee was grateful for all of God’s blessings and gave Him all the Praise and Glory for the good health and happiness during her life. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, K.D.; sister, Sadie Berman; and eldest son, T. Edward Baker. Survived by her loving children Andy Baker (Blanche); Ginger A. Kelly; and Tim Baker (Sandy); daughter-in-law, Ruby Baker; grandchildren, Carrie Carroll; Kelli Baker (Tae); and Holly Beard (Aaron); and six great grandchildren. She adored them all and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
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