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Ronda Lea Baker

May 14, 2021

Ronda Lea Baker, 62, of Newton, Kansas, died May 14, 2021 at Newton Medical Center.

She was born in Newton on September 12, 1958, the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Bloomer) Russell.

Following high school, Ronda attended Bob Jones University for a year. At the time of her passing, Ronda worked for Tippin Dental Group in Newton.

On November 24, 1979, Ronda was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Baker; they would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary this year.

Ronda enjoyed cooking, spending time with family and friends, traveling, entertaining and serving others.

She was generous, joyful, and full of love and laughter. She is remembered as being warm, welcoming, and genuine – a second mother to many.

Ronda is survived by her parents, Jesse and Mary Russell; loving husband, Tony Baker; son, Zachary (Elaine) Baker; daughters, Gillian (Tyler) Giles, Whitney (Ray “Anthony”) Adams, and Veronica (Tanner) Merritt; grandchildren, Jacob and Benjamin Baker, Caspian, Serenity and Roselynn Adams, Caleb Merritt, and twins, Evelyn and Owen Giles; sisters, Julie (Todd) Koerner, April (Jason) Reynolds and Audry (John) Lee; and many other dear family and friends.

A visitation will be on Wednesday, May 19th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Newton Bible Church in Newton. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, May 20th at 4:00pm at Newton Bible Church with a reception to follow.

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11 thoughts on “Ronda Lea Baker”

  1. So happy to have met and gotten to know Ronda…Salt of the Earth. Condolences for Tony and the Family.

  2. I will miss you, Ronda, dearly.
    Thank you for Loving me and leaving the gift of your 4 children and their families for my family to still love and enjoy! I look forward to when I see you again!

  3. I’m so sorry for your loss. Continuing to lift your whole family up to the Lord right now as you grieve your loss..

  4. So sorry for your loss Zach and rest of the Baker and extended families. Sending Prayers for all.

  5. Best wish and my you rest in peace. Remember that we will always think of you God Bless.

  6. Best wishes and may you rest in peace. Remember that we will always think of you God Bless.

  7. Ronda, I remember playing basketball with you in 6th grade. We had alot of fun. You were kind and generous way back then.
    What a legacy you have left in your children and grandchildren!

  8. Lifting your family up in prayer Tony. Praying Gods great comfort, peace and protection over you. Haven’t ran into you much since HS days but whenever we did see you the love and adoration you had for each other was beaming.
    Our deepest sympathies,
    Teri (DuBois) & Rod Mather

  9. I also join in giving thanks to the Lord for Rhonda’s life and the family she had with Tony. We know this earthly family feels incomplete without her, but somehow heaven is more complete as His children gather around Him for eternity. I send love to each of you Bakers and her parents and siblings.

  10. Super fond memories with my “big sis” R(h)onda, and her family!! My heart aches for you, Tony and Gil, Zach, Whit & Ronnie! Lots of love from New Mexico!!

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