Lillie Ruth Cromartie Baker, age 91, of Mulberry, FL, died Monday, May 26, 2014 at home in Mulberry, FL. She was employed by Badcock Furniture Company and was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church of Mulberry.

She is survived by one sister: Mary Dupont Smith, Mulberry, FL; nieces Menette Wells(Michael), Miami Gardens, FL, Glenda Watson(Chris), Lakeland, FL; nephews William C. Brown, Tallahassee, FL, Willie F. Brown(Maggie), Orlando, FL, Gregory Baker, Lakeland, FL,and Lawrence Baker, Bartow, FL.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at Mt. Zion AME Church, 117 4th Avenue SW in Mulberry, FL at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2014.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL.