Melanie Means Baker

Melanie Means Baker, age 58, of Gainesville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 following an extended illness.

Mrs. Baker was born on June 29, 1957 in Salisbury, NC. to the late Joseph Daniel and Mary Ann Wetmore Means. She graduated from Clemson University having received her master’s degree in education. She was an active member of Redeemer Fellowship Church. Before her illness required her to retire, Mrs. Baker had been a loyal and dedicated teacher with over 30 plus years of service. She began teaching in South Carolina, and then after her family moved to Georgia, she continued teaching in Georgia. Her last position was with the Jackson County Board of Education.  

Survivors include her husband, Rev. Michael Baker, of Gainesville; step-mother, Hilda Means, of Mt. Airy; daughter, Michelle Baker, of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Matthew Baker and Brandon, of Gainesville; brother, Mike Means, of Cornelia;  sisters, Tammy Keller, of Cornelia; Terri Boeckel, of Suwanee;  grandchildren, Micah Baker, Norah Baker, and Jonah Baker.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church, 4675 Winder Highway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 with Rev. Matthew Baker and Rev. John McKnight officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September, 4, 2015.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, addressed to:  Southern Assistance and Health Care, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, Georgia 30265

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest , Georgia. 706-778-1700

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Baker family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.