Josephine Jefferson Baker

Josephine Jefferson Baker, age 82 passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at St. Francis Health in Tulsa, OK. She was born on February 4, 1942 in Bethel, OK the daughter of Earl and Bessie Bohanan. Josephine was a cherished member of the community and a member of the Kulli Chito Presbyterian Church.

In 1984, she moved from Bethel, OK, to Idabel, where she became an integral part of her community. Josephine's passion for her Choctaw heritage shone brightly through her singing of Choctaw Hymns and her active participation in chair volleyball with the Choctaw Nation Senior Citizens.

A lover of life's simple pleasures, Josephine enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and leisurely rides with her daughter Sharon. Above all, her family was her greatest joy. Josephine's love and devotion to her family were evident in the joy she found in spending time with them. Her warmth, spirit, and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Bessie Bond Bohanan; her husband, Elton Ray Baker, Sr. her son, Elton Baker, Jr.; her brothers, Emmitt Jefferson and Haskell Bohanan.

Josephine leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Sharon Grass of Idabel, OK, Donnie and Anita Baker of Smithville, OK, Barbara and Mike Sands of Okemah, OK, Cheryl and Eric Duckett of Tulsa, OK, Silas Baker of Okmulgee, OK; brother, Jimmie Jefferson of Bethel, OK; special friends, Lorene and Matilda; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Kulli Chito Presbyterian Church in Bethel, OK with Bro. Nathan Watson officiating. Interment followed at the Kulli Chito Cemetery in Bethel, OK.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the White Family Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.whitefamilyfh.com.

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