of Paris, AR

July 12, 1967 - February 12, 2024

Shona R. Baker, 56, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on July 12, 1967 in Paris to her parents, Gordon A. ''Butch'' and Janelle (Needham) Baker.

Shona was a friend to many, near and far and incredibly generous with her time and creativity; she loved showering those closest to her with special gifts and attention. She had boundless energy and delighted in planning and decorating for friends and family's weddings and special events. She made everything she touched more fun, colorful and memorable.

She loved the outdoors and all animals (aside from beavers!) and could always be found on the family farm either keeping it beautiful, planting flowers or spending precious time with her grandchildren, including building them a two-story treehouse by the creek.

For many years she was the owner and operator of Cody's Bait Shop in Paris and later worked in hospitality and catering. She is a longtime team member at 21 West End in Fort Smith where she had a vital role in taking care of the front of the house, catering and special events.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gordon A. ''Butch'' Baker and her grandparents, Fay ''Foots'' and Nona Needham and Ralph and Ruth Baker.

She is survived by son, Cody Lukas and wife, Emily (Thias) of Paris; her mother, Janelle Baker of Paris; her sister, Kebra Shelhamer and husband, Kevin of Chicago, Illinois; her grandchildren, Max, Harper, Wyatt, Violet and Ruby Lukas and her niece and nephew, Kylee Shelhamer and Baker Shelhamer.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Judy Hall. Services are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Mercy Hospital Hospice, 7301 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72917.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com