In Loving Memory

Long time Hampton resident, Beulah Katherine Baker, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Wilbur Baker, son Robert Wayne Baker and is survived by her children Josie Plumley, Wesley Rowland, Brian Baker, Rachel Clark, Paul Baker and Lyann Keonacorn; brother, James V. Bennett; ten grandchildren; sixteen great- grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Beulah was born on June 1, 1934 in Costa, West Virginia to Gordon Bennett and Nellie Belcher. She graduated from Sherman High School in 1952. After moving to Hampton, Beulah began working for Eastern State Hospital as a registered nurse. She eventually moved her career into the Newport News Shipyard and retired in 1994.

Beulah was a generous and compassionate individual who loved and was passionate about helping those around her. She often opened up her home as a safe place for those in need of food and shelter. Beulah was "mom" to everyone.

The visitation will be held at 10am followed by the funeral at 11am on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at R Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave. Hampton, VA 23669 with a gathering to follow at 823 Chatsworth Dr. Newport News, VA 23601 at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Beulah's life. Flowers can be sent to R Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave. Hampton VA 23669 and condolences can be sent by signing the Guestbook below.

The family would like to thank Dr. Melvin Green and the Hampton Sentara Health community for their care and dedication.