Mary Lynn Simmons Baker Warwick of Hoke County died Sunday, August 20 at her home, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 83.
She was born September 21, 1939 in Robeson County to the late Odell and Eula Simmons.
She was a faithful Christian. She served as a Sunday school teacher for many many years as well as a Bible school director and volunteer.
She loved the outdoors. She was a wonderful gardener. Gardening was the highlight of her days. She loved growing vegetables, grapes, blueberries, and flowers. Her yard is always in bloom with an assortment of flowers. She loved any and every flower. She could rescue a dying plant and nurse it to a beautiful healthy flower. She hated dandelions. She was the hardest working woman.
She loved to converse. She never met a stranger. She loved to feed anyone who visited her, especially her family on Sunday afternoons. She loved her family dearly. She insisted on a take-home plate and encouraged the afternoon nap. She was a giving person, you could not leave her home without food or gift in hand. She would do anything to help anyone in need including family, friends and strangers. She was also known for her cakes. She baked cakes for weddings, parties and everything in between. She is in heaven conversing, cooking and gardening and trying to feed all the angels.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Jack Leonard Baker of 45 years and her second husband John Hugh Warwick of 11 years; brothers Bruce Simmons and Norris Simmons; and her beloved dog, Rosie.
She is survived by her daughter Jackie Logwood (George), her son Wendell Baker(Betty), her son Kevin Baker (Teresa) and her daughter Sharon Baker Wilson; seven grandchildren, Connie Logwood, Renee Fleet ( Nehemiah), Brandon Baker, Nevin Wilson, Jack Wilson, China Cabel ( Josiah), and Carter Wilson; seven great-grandchildren, Auriah Taylor, Orianna Fleet, Joanna Fleet, Mia Fleet, Nehemiah Fleet Jr, Layla Fleet and Maddox Wilson; her sister, Faye S. Callahan; many nieces, nephews and cousins; Josh York, a very special person to her family; and special friends Pamela Medley, Sarah Sheppard, and Pidgie Chapman.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery at noon.
The family would like to thank FirstHealth Hospice Care.