Tamra Sue Baker

Tamra Sue Baker, 58, of Anderson and formerly of Nashville, TN passed away after an extended illness February 9, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1958 in Anderson, Indiana.

Tamra attended Pendleton Heights High School and graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in 1976.

Tamra worked as a systems analyst for Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN before retiring. She was also a volunteer for Nashville Public Library System and other organizations throughout her lifetime.

Tamra's greatest joy in life was spending time with all of her nieces and nephews and was also dearly loved by them.

Tamra is survived by her two Sisters,Kimberli Rhodus of Anderson, and Lisa (Gary) Crawley of Yankeetown, FL; two brothers, Jeffrey (Heather) James of Valparaiso, and Jason (Kim) Nipper of Anderson; mother-in-law, Leeota Baker of Anderson; three Sisters-in-Law, Martha (Doug) Mullins of Celina, TN, Brenda (Mike) Reimer of Carmel, and Cheryl (Chris) Taulman of Pendleton; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews. She is also survived by several close friends from Markleville, Pendleton, Nashville, TN, and Lakeland, FL

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Douglas E. Baker, who passed away on November 2, 2016; mother, Carolyn Sue Manis; father, Fredric Joseph James.

Tamra's siblings would like to express their gratitude to the entire Baker family who have shown compassion, loyalty, and love to Tamra and her entire family for many years.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 13, 2017, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 West 53rd St. Anderson, IN.

Services will be Monday, February 13, 2017, 6:00 pm at the funeral home with Lance Stevens officiating.

Cremation will take place and burial at a later date in Anderson Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or ALS Association.