of Mountain Home, AR
May 8, 2015
Laura Cay Baker was born in 1961, in Joplin, MO, as the only child of George Mattox and Erna (Cay) Dennis Mattox. She departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2015 in Baton Rouge, La. Her father, George Mattox completed a career in the United States Army and retired at Ft. Smith, AR. Laura attended high school in Ft. Smith and later graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical Science Nurse Practitioner program in 1983. She worked as a professional nurse and focused on women's health, primarily in Baton Rouge. She is remembered as a gentle spirited, compassionate, professional care giver with a creative talent for writing poetry, and a love of music and the arts.
In 1978, she married her soul mate, Robert L. Baker, Jr., PhD, who was the son of the late Dr. Robert L. Baker and wife, Rebecca Baker of Mt. Home, Ar. Rob and Laura spent 26 wonderful years together, traveling and experiencing life, prior to his early death at age 50 in 2008.
In lieu of flowers, she requested any honorarium be made to the Wounded Warrior Program, or the ASPCA, or charity of your choice.
A memorial service was conducted Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Mountain Home Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home with her brother in law John Pepper, officiating.
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Laura's untimely death. I have so many fond memories of our years in nursing school. We had great fun on our trip to England a few years after we graduated. I still remember the little church she and Bob married in outside of Fayetteville. There is comfort knowing they are reunited now in heaven. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family.
I miss you, Laura. We met when we were in 5th grade in Duncan, OK. We said we would always be friends, and we were. I look forward to seeing you again one day in Heaven.
My condolences to Laura's family. God bless you.
I know we all are aware of how precious life is but when we lose those who loved life and were such an inspiration to others, it is sobering. I am glad she is comforted and in Gods arms. I have many good memories of nursing school from our group of girls who ran around together.
My condolences to Laura's family...Laura and I were neighbors.
May she rest in peace!
sorry for your loss
much sympathy