Elizabeth Layfield Baker, Teacher, Author, Mom

Elizabeth (Libby) Layfield Baker, 55, O' Fallon , MO, died peacefully after succumbing to a long battle with breast cancer June 7, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a loving and faithful wife of 32 years to Donald M. Baker.

Survived by husband, Donald M. Baker; sons, Galan M. Baker, Ethan P. Baker; daughter, Jennifer J. Baker-McMullen and fiancé, Evan, all of O' Fallon , MO.

Preceded in death by her father, Lamar H. Layfield of Wayne. She is survived by her mother, Joan Layfield, of Paoli; sister, LuAnn Lunger and husband, Joseph; brothers, Lamar (Chip) Layfield and wife, K.C., Michael Layfield and wife Anne, all of Wayne, and many nieces and nephews.

Libby was the author of the well-received book of fiction, "Son in the Sky," published in 2012. She was also a lifelong student and advocate of our environment and ecology. She enjoyed watching football and was a dedicated Steeler's fan, attending two Super Bowl wins in Detroit and Tampa.

She embodied the ideal of brains and beauty, loyalty and strength, good humor, generosity and love, she will be missed.

Libby's family in Pennsylvania will hold a memorial service in her honor at  Saint  Norbert in Paoli PA  at Saturday, June 29th 10:30 AM, burial will be private.