Celebrating the life of
Gladys McCain Baker
February 02, 1922 - July 29, 2013
SAVANNAH – Gladys McCain Baker, 91, died July 29, 2013.
Born in Bolivar, LA on February 2, 1922, she was the daughter of Amy Edwards and William Edwards McCain. She moved with her family to Madison, FL, where she grew up. She loved to reminisce about her father walking the vast timberlands in his snake boots, about performing on the stage with her friend during reel changes in the local movie theatre, about the joy she had dancing with all the boys, and about swimming in the crystalline Blue Springs.
She attended Florida State College for Women now FSU and Brenau College. She married John Henry Baker, Jr. in 1943 and moved to Savannah where she lived the rest of her life except for the many summers she enjoyed in Highlands, NC with her sister, Hope.
She preferred to be called "Happy". She was always a beautiful, gracious, and generous southern lady. She was a stylish lady who wrote the scripts and narrated the fashion shows for Jake Fine in the 1950's. She was the first Savannah tour guide for Historic Savannah to drive the bus because she was the only one who could drive a stick shift. She was an active member of the Junior League and St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
In addition to her husband, John Henry Baker, Jr., she is survived by her daughter, Amy Edwards Baker, her son, John Henry Baker, III, both of Savannah, and her granddaughter, Daisy Eleanor, of Ohio.
A memorial service will be held Friday, August 2, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at home, 9962 Whitefield Ave., Montgomery Village, followed by a reception on the bluff.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
I am so sorry that the world has lost such a fine Lady. I am greatly saddened by your loss. I will remember her ,always, as 'Happy'. Bless you all. Jennifer Cook
- Jennifer Cook, Eden, GA
Very sorry to hear about Gladys. We had great chats as do Johnny and myself. Love to all. Roddy Ledlie
- Roddy Ledlie, Bloomingdale, GA
Prayers to the family.
- Stephen George, Savannah, GA
Johnny, Our thoughts are with you and we are so sorry for your loss. Best, Meredith and Greg McDuffie
- Meredith McDuffie, Savannah, GA
I regret to hear of Mrs. Baker's death. I send my sincerest sympathy to my friend Johnny and family. John A. Brown
- John A. Brown, Savannah, GA
I regret to hear of Mrs. Baker's death. I send my sincerest sympathy to my friend Johnny and family. John A. Brown
- John A. Brown, Savannah, GA
I am thankful for the time that I got to spend, with Happy. I will always treasure the conversations that we had, and I give thanks to the Baker Family for allowing me to be an extension to their family. You all have my deepest condolences.
- Jazlyn Williams, Savannah, GA
Dear Amy, Sincere and deep sympathy on the loss of your Mother, a wonderful and lovely person. Mimi
- Mimi Cay, Savannah, GA
Dear Bakers, Our thoughts and prayers are truly with you. What a blessing it was to have known Gladys. The Pindars
- The Pindars, Savannah, GA
Johnny and Amy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Blessings, Eve.
- Eve Pinckney, , GA
Johnny, My heart is with you. Hugs and much love! Luana
- luana sands, savannah, GA
Dear Johnny and family, our thoughts and prayer are with you. Your mom was a classy,fun lady that I thoroughly enjoyed talking and spending time with. You were so lucky to have your momma for so long. Love Pat&TC
- Pat and TC Powers, Savannah, GA
Amy and Johnny, Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. She was such a beautiful person. You are in our prayers. She was so blessed to have such loving children.
- Jackie & Frank Parker, Guyton, GA
Your mother was 1 of the nicest people I have ever met. She WAS always Happy, she loved flowers, she knew so much and had so much energy and life. What wonderful memories you must have of her. She reminds me a lot of my Grandmother. Sending hugs anad prayers to you and your family. God Bless . Saying prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
- Kim Tutan, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry that the world has lost such a fine Lady. I am greatly saddened by your loss. I will remember her ,always, as 'Happy'. Bless you all. Jennifer Cook
- Jennifer Cook, Eden, GA
Very sorry to hear about Gladys. We had great chats as do Johnny and myself. Love to all. Roddy Ledlie
- Roddy Ledlie, Bloomingdale, GA
Prayers to the family.
- Stephen George, Savannah, GA
Johnny, Our thoughts are with you and we are so sorry for your loss. Best, Meredith and Greg McDuffie
- Meredith McDuffie, Savannah, GA
I regret to hear of Mrs. Baker's death. I send my sincerest sympathy to my friend Johnny and family. John A. Brown
- John A. Brown, Savannah, GA
I regret to hear of Mrs. Baker's death. I send my sincerest sympathy to my friend Johnny and family. John A. Brown
- John A. Brown, Savannah, GA
I am thankful for the time that I got to spend, with Happy. I will always treasure the conversations that we had, and I give thanks to the Baker Family for allowing me to be an extension to their family. You all have my deepest condolences.
- Jazlyn Williams, Savannah, GA
Dear Amy, Sincere and deep sympathy on the loss of your Mother, a wonderful and lovely person. Mimi
- Mimi Cay, Savannah, GA
Dear Bakers, Our thoughts and prayers are truly with you. What a blessing it was to have known Gladys. The Pindars
- The Pindars, Savannah, GA
Johnny and Amy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Blessings, Eve.
- Eve Pinckney, , GA
Johnny, My heart is with you. Hugs and much love! Luana
- luana sands, savannah, GA
Dear Johnny and family, our thoughts and prayer are with you. Your mom was a classy,fun lady that I thoroughly enjoyed talking and spending time with. You were so lucky to have your momma for so long. Love Pat&TC
- Pat and TC Powers, Savannah, GA
Amy and Johnny, Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. She was such a beautiful person. You are in our prayers. She was so blessed to have such loving children.
- Jackie & Frank Parker, Guyton, GA
Your mother was 1 of the nicest people I have ever met. She WAS always Happy, she loved flowers, she knew so much and had so much energy and life. What wonderful memories you must have of her. She reminds me a lot of my Grandmother. Sending hugs anad prayers to you and your family. God Bless . Saying prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
- Kim Tutan, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
