Shirley Dean Gallaher Baker

January 24, 1936 - April 15, 2020

Shirley Dean Gallaher Baker, age 84, a resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the family residence. Mrs. Baker was born in Cleveland and she was the daughter of the late Flossie Melton Gallaher and Shelley Gallaher. Her husband of 66 years, Homer Baker, her sister, Ruby Gallaher and her brother, Keith Gallaher also preceded her in death. Mrs. Baker was retired from Elastic Yarns with over 30 years of service. She was an avid quilter. Along with her husband, they loved cats. They would take them in, care for them, feed them and give them a home. Mrs. Baker was a Christian! Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Terry Gallaher and his wife Sharon, Sheila Walker and her husband Steve, Mikie Gallaher and his wife Sonja, Rick Gallaher and his wife Chris, Tania Godfrey and her husband Winfred and her sister in law, Betty Gallaher also survives. The Remembrance of Life Graveside Service and Interment will be held private for the family at Sunset Memorial Gardens with her nephew, Terry Gallaher officiating. The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the McCracken Kitty Kat Rescue by going to mccrackenkittyrescue.com. The Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel has charge of the arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with the Baker family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com