Janet Baker

Janet Dianne Baker, 78, of Marlow, Oklahoma, and formerly of Tyrone, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Liberal, Kansas.

Janet was born on May 17, 1948, in Dalhart, Texas, to Henry and Rosa (Weisshaar) McDonald. She graduated from Hooker High School with the Class of 1966. On May 17, 1974, she married Jerry Lee Baker in Clovis, New Mexico. Together they were blessed with six children.

Janet dedicated 27 years of her career to the meatpacking industry, working in fabrication at National Beef. She was known for her strong work ethic and remained committed to her job until her retirement.

Outside of work, Janet enjoyed the things that brought family and friends together. She was an avid sports fan who faithfully cheered for Duke Basketball, OU Football, Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers. She also loved playing cards and bingo, spending time at the lake, and making memories with those she loved. Above all, Janet treasured her family. Her greatest joy was being Nana and the time she shared with her grandchildren will be forever cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lee and Rosa (Weisshaar) McDonald; son, Cash Kimple; stepson, Burl Dean Baker; brother-in-law, Rick Klock, and many aunts and uncles.

Janet is survived by her friend and former spouse, Jerry Baker; daughters, Tammy Herrera and husband Rey of Liberal, Kansas, and Gwen North of Beaver, Oklahoma; son, Heath Baker of Marlow, Oklahoma; stepdaughter, Michelle Hickman; sister, Teresa Klock of Fort Worth, Texas; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 2 very special former sons-in-laws; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Janet's life at Tyrone Baptist Church, 401 N. Florence Street, Tyrone, OK on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Liberal Animal Shelter and will be accepted by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, Hooker, OK 73945.