Mrs. Marilyn Baker passed away surrounded by her family on December 19, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born on March 25, 1937, to Ralph and Florence Buttolph in Waterloo, Iowa. She is predeceased by one sister, Carol Zwanziger.

Marilyn was married to Allen Baker on July 23, 1960, in Waterloo, Iowa. In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by son James and wife Kristy Baker of Roswell, son Eric Baker of Woodstock, granddaughter Caroline Baker of Nashville, Tennessee, grandson Andrew Baker of Roswell, step-grandchild, David Krauss and wife Lety of Winter Garden, Florida and step great-granddaughters, Audrey and Mia Krauss.

After graduating from East Waterloo High School, Marilyn worked several years in the payroll department of the Rath Meat Packing Plant in Waterloo.  Marilyn obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Jamestown College in Jamestown, North Dakota. After moving to Iowa City, Iowa, Marilyn enjoyed volunteering at a local grade school. Later, she took the position of lunch coordinator at the school. In 1987 Marilyn and Allen moved to Florida when Allen accepted employment with a Florida engineering firm. Marilyn worked part-time as the secretary for Faith Lutheran Church in Ormond Beach, Florida for 4 years preceding her retirement due to health problems. They both lived in Florida until 2014 when they moved to Woodstock, Georgia. Marilyn and Allen have lived in Iowa, North Dakota, Illinois, Florida, and Georgia.

Marilyn thoroughly enjoyed reading mystery novels and regularly visited the Woodstock Public Library to stock up on books for the upcoming week. She also enjoyed watching her Iowa Hawkeyes football team on television.

Marilyn, Allen, and Eric are members of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Marietta, Georgia. A funeral service will be held at the church located at 2922 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA on December 29 at 12:00 noon, with a reception and light lunch following the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.LakesideFuneralHomeGa.com .

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, Ga 30188, Phone: 770-293-2757, is honored to assist The Baker Family.