LANCASTER, SC ~ Maggie Lou Parker Baker, age 91 passed away at her home peacefully on Monday evening, September 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. Maggie was born in Lancaster County in the Camp Creek community on March 23, 1931.  She was the youngest daughter of William Harrison and Carrie Lee Parks Parker.  She was married to the love of her life, Jay Morris Baker for 56 years.  She was a graduate of Buford High school class of 1947. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Heath Springs where she taught the young men's Sunday school class and taught Fidelis Ladies adult class.  She was a summer volunteer at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church Lakeside services for over 25 years. She loved her family and extended that love to her many friends.  She loved cooking, going to Lake Wateree and yard sales and working Chicken Soup for the soul word searches.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, 5 sisters and 3 brothers, Pernie Lee Walters, Ruby Rea Williams, Viney Lucille Steele. Sarah Evelyn Courtney, Mary Lorraine Williams, all of Lancaster. Clyburn Harrison Parker of Charlotte, William Archie Parker, and David Richard Parker of Lancaster.

She is survived by her daughter's Lucinda (Cindy) Broughton (Roger), and Sherry B. Ogburn of Lancaster.  Four grandchildren, Jason R. Broughton (Janet) of Lancaster, John L. Broughton (Christy Evans) of York, Jennifer B. Garrick (Nathan) of Virginia, and Anna O. Green (Caleb) of Lancaster. Six great granddaughters, Tia Rose Garrick of WA, Audrey G. Radzunas Evan) of Lancaster, Courtney B Adams (Keith) of Fort Lawn, Cheyenne Broughton of Lancaster, Maggie Elizabeth, and Amelia Jane Garrick of VA.  Great-great grandson, Davey Keith Adams of Fort Lawn, a special river son, Nelson Couick (Jan) of Waxhaw, and her best friend/ sister-in-love for over 70 years, Sherry M. Cauthen.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mrs. Baker will be 11:00 am on Friday, September 16, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church officiated by Dr. Reginald "Reggie" Parker and Rev. Bliss Steele. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Burgess Funeral Home and from 10:00am-11:00am, one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3731 Lynwood Dr., Lancaster, SC 29720.

The family would like to thank the hospice team at kindred hospice for tender loving care extended to our mother and family.