Lois Campbell “Mettie” Baker, 85, of Browntown, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Inurnment will be private.
Lois was born September 8, 1937 in Browntown, Virginia, daughter of the late Henry Silmon “Snoots” Campbell and Mazie E. Willingham Campbell.
She retired after many dedicated years from Stickley’s Stationary in Front Royal.
Surviving is a special niece, Brenda S. Dodd of Winchester; two brothers, Ernest “Buster” Campbell and wife Judy of Front Royal, Donald “Billy” Campbell, and wife Johanna of Front Royal; one sister, Retha Smith, and husband Jimmy of Front Royal; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; son, Will Baker; and husband Orivel Baker; three brothers, Lawrence, Charles and Andrew and a sister, Edith.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 30 from 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or to the Browntown Community Center, 96 Browntown Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610.
Godspeed and farewell my friend. Your kindness will always be remembered. Blessings to the family but know that Lois is now at rest in a place of love and beauty.
I’m so sorry to hear of Ms. Lois’ passing. She was a very kind and sweet person. Deepest condolences to her family.
I am deeply sorry to hear of Lois passing, she was a sweet and loving friend. She will be missed like her Sister Edith¡!
MY SPECIAL SISTER IN LAW IS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN NO MORE FAMILY RENUNIONS THAT WE LOVED SO MUCH IT IS ONLY two [2] OF US LEFT THAT MADE THEM ALL. JACK AND I MISSED THE LAST TWO 2018 and 2019 WE HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES AND LOVE WE WILL NEVER FORGET BUT YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW WITH WILL AND ORIVEL AND ALL THE REST AND THE ANGELS THE GOOD OLD SCHOOL ,CHURCH AND BALL GAMES ARE ALL GONE FOR US THAT WE ALL ATTENED AND LOVED YOU ARE WATCHING DOWN OVER US NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND ENJOY YOUR COMPANY YOUR SPECIAL SISTER -IN LAW BEVERLY BAKER STEFKO