Lillie Mae Baker

BAKER, LILLIE Lillie Baker, 91, born October 8, 1910 and a lifelong resident of Waco passed away Monday, August 19, 2002 in Plano, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10am Thursday, August 22 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Art Torpy officiating. Visitation with the family will be 7-9pm Wednesday, August 21 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd. During her life Mrs. Baker was an active businesswoman and community member. She partnered with her daughter and only child Jayne in the design and manufacturing of the Jayne Copeland line of children’s wear. She later opened and operated Lillie’s Bridal and Formals on South 8th Street where customers fondly regarded her as “Miss Lillie”. She retired at age 80 after 25 years in the bridal business to devote her time to her great-grandchildren. Lillie is survived by her daughter Jayne Solomon and son-in-law Milton Solomon, grandchildren Kevin Copeland, Michael Copeland and Kasey Frederick. She leaves four adored great-grandchildren: Jessica Steakley, David Copeland, Kristin Copeland and Max Pfeiffer-Frederick, as well as, brothers Robert, Eldridge, and Charles Blain. Memorials may be made to Central Texas Seniors Ministry, Meals On Wheels, 1625 Herring, Waco, Texas 76708. Memorial guestbook at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. WILKIRSON-HATCH-BAILEY