Martha Jane Humphrey Baker

January 30, 1935 - December 14, 2019

Ms. Martha J. Baker, age 84, died of heart failure on December 14, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on January 30, 1935, in Weston, MO to Orlando O. and Valeria S. Humphrey. Martha attended University of Kansas, where she met and married Roy Baker. After living in Boston MA, and Ithaca NY, she returned to live permanently in Overland Park. She was a long-time member of St Johns United Methodist Church, a former member of the choir and Altar Guild. She was known for her deep love of music and outstanding soprano voice. Martha also served a church mission in Africa. Martha earned credentials as Master Gardener and joined the Natick MA Garden Club in 1960. She was also a member of her local garden club in Ithaca NY and joined the Kansas City Garden Club in 1967. Her home and garden were frequently included in the annual Kansas City Garden Club Tours. Her greatest joy was beautifying the grounds and landscaping at St. John’s. She gave many demonstrations on the art of floral arranging and was always happy to share her knowledge with others. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters Betty Stephens and Mary Wootten. Surviving is her daughter Susan Krewer and son-in-law Frank Krewer, granddaughter Abigail LaRowe, grandson Steven Krewer, and great-grandson Richard Itrich. She is also mourned by nephews George Wootten and Dale Stephens; nieces Linda Carter, Mary Williams Salsbery, Janet Sorrell, Carol Williams Holt, Ruth Magers, Lisa Harrington, and many great-and grand-nieces and nephews. Services: A visitation will be held 10am, Saturday 12/28/2019 at St John's United Methodist Church (6900 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64113); memorial services @ 11am; and reception to follow.