Evelyn Baker

Mason

Obituary

Evelyn Baker Mason, 86, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Legacy Village in Tifton. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Mason at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Leila United Methodist Church Cemetery in Omega, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Joseph Carter will officiate.

Born February 18, 1933 in Colquitt County, Mrs. Mason was the daughter of the late Dewey Baker and Iva Etheridge Baker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Val Mason; four brothers, Marcus Baker, Carrol Baker, Lamar "Bud" Baker and Lloyd Baker. Before retiring, she worked for 38 years with the Georgia World Congress Center and she was a member of Tifton's First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Mason is survived by one sister, Mildred Chapman of Macon; and a nephew, Ricky Baker of Tifton.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Legacy Village in Tifton and Homestead Hospice for their exemplary care to Mrs. Mason.