Barbara J. Baker, loved animals

Barbara J. Baker, 71, of Greenwood passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

She was born Feb. 16, 1950, in Millsboro, to the late George E. and Jeanette Dukes Loveland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Baker in 2001; as well as a son, Dean, and a brother, Steve Loveland.

Barbara worked in retail most of her life. She enjoyed playing bingo, thrift store shopping, collecting things, listening to all kinds of music and always had to have a Diet Pepsi nearby. She loved animals, especially her cat Coal. Barbara loved her family and cherished the time spent together. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister, and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by three children, Garrett Mitchell of Millsboro, Mary Jo Nelson (Ricky) of Georgetown, N.Y., and Shannon Moore (Stevie) of Millsboro, as well as a stepdaughter, Kay Eskridge of Bridgeville. Barbara also has five siblings surviving, David E. Loveland of Crisfield, Md., Mark W. Loveland of Frankford, Raymond S. Loveland of Seaford, Gail M. Quillen of Ocean View, and Nancy L. Johnson of Crisfield. Barbara was also blessed with 11 grandchildren: Dallas Mitchell, Justine Nailor, Paul Nelson, Bradford Nelson, Linda Jo Nelson, Samantha Parker, Christian Moore, Austin Moore, Brent Webb, Paula Elston, and Effie Koc; as well as 12 great-grandchildren with three on the way. She is also survived by nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Services and interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Electronic condolences may be sent via www.watsonfh.com.