Mrs. Russelene "Rusty" Baker, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Martin.
She was born on March 29, 1941, to the late Clarence Tiller Eaves and Ora Morgan Eaves in Woodland Mills, TN.

Rusty was member at Oak Hill Methodist Church, and a retired cafeteria worker at Martin School System.
She was one of twelve children, and loved camping and riding 4-wheelers and Mopeds.

Rusty is survived by two daughters, Darlene Lange of Martin, TN, and Debbie (Tommy) Ary of Spring Hill, TN; four grandchildren, J.T. Ary of Tullahoma, TN, Jeremy (Rebecca) Ary of Thompson Station, TN, April Snow of Mayfield, KY, and Bambi Lange of Memphis, TN; five great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James G. "Frog" Baker; one daughter, Ruby Kay Levister; two grandsons, Jarred Wolfe, and Michael Levister.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 12:00 pm until the hour of service in our funeral chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, in our funeral chapel.
Pastor Cathy Barnett will officiate.
Burial to follow at Eastside Cemetery.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121