Margaret Ruth Phillips Baker

Margaret Ruth Phillips Baker, age 90, of Asheboro passed away on April 2, 2025 at Asheboro Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Baker was born in Moore County on March 5, 1935 to Charlie and Carrie Deese Phillips and was a graduate of Cameron High School. Margaret was formerly employed as a sewer at Bossong Hosiery and a clerk at Biscuitville. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Rossie Lee Baker, Sr., grandson, Daylon Baker, six brothers and two sisters. Margaret loved the Lord and flowers. She raised her children well and never met a stranger. Margaret was an excellent cook, known for her biscuits, pound cakes, and fried fatback gravy.

She is survived by her sons, Don R. Baker (Vicki) of Stem, NC, Douglas J. Baker (Judy) of Seagrove, and Rossie “Lee” Baker, Jr. of Asheboro; daughters, Tammy Jarrell Russell (Ray) of Greer, SC, Pat L. Bradshaw (Mike) of Asheboro, and Julie M. Baker of Asheboro; grandchildren, Kylie Baker, Lee Baker, Faith Baker, Shawnace Baker, Cameron Baker, Elijah Baker, Krista Jarrell, Chelsey Jarrell Dever (Will), Randall Bradshaw, and Colton Baker; great grandchildren, Gavin, Junior, Davir, Milla, Nova, Hayes, Ember, Olivia, Aiden, and Kyrie; and sister, Verla Smith of Randleman.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery, 119 West River Drive in Randleman with Rev. Mark Hall officiating.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses at Asheboro Health & Rehabilitation and the staff of Hospice of Randolph.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Baker family.