Lawanda Baker, 98, of Franklin, passed away on August 27th, 2017 at 11:35 am at The Caring Place.

Born on October 14th, 1918, she was the daughter of the late James Earl and Lillie Ruth Painter Simpson.

Lawanda married Ellsworth Baker on January 17, 1942, who preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of Meadville High School.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklin.

In her younger years, she was an avid bowler. She enjoyed sewing, needle point, embroidery and traveled in every state except Alaska.

She is survived by her daughter Connie Miller and husband Ronald of Harrisville; her sons Gary Baker of Franklin and Dennis Baker and wife Theresa of Patton, PA; her grandchildren, Shelly LeSuer and husband Kyle of Edinboro, Kevin Miller and wife Cecilia Miller of Kennesaw, GA, Nicole Pritchard of Patton, PA, Brandy Kline and husband, Brian of Dysart, PA, Curt Baker of Florida and Daniel Baker of Norfolk, VA; and 10 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister-in-law Portia Simpson of Alabama and her cousin Joseph Beach of Franklin, PA.

Along with her late parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers Wayne, Paul and Dale Simpson and a sister Jean Winters.

Friends are invited to visit the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the funeral home at 11 am with Rev. Randy Powell, pastor of First Baptist Church of Franklin, officiating.

Interment will be at the Franklin Cemetery

The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to The Caring Place, 103 North 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323.

To send cards, flowers and online condolences friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com