Geraldine (Gerry) Baker-Little passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Geraldine Baker-Little was born Nov. 22, 1942, in Oklahoma City. Geraldine is the daughter of William R. and Louise Baker. She has a brother, Nat Baker. Gerry married William V. Harris in 1962 and they had one son, Neil W. Harris.
Gerry loved education and teaching as well as playing the piano. She was a high school English teacher throughout most of her career. During her career she obtained two Masters degrees. After retiring from the public school system, she went to Oklahoma State University and obtained her final Masters, concentrating on the Osage language as a 2nd language. After this, she tutored students and served as a substitute teacher. She loved working with children and broadening their horizons.
Gerry married Stephen Loy Little on June 23, 1989. They spent the rest of their time together and affectionately referred to each other as “Pups.” Gerry was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about her Osage heritage. She was very interested in her Osage heritage and eventually moved to Pawhuska where she lived for the past 23 years before being moved to Medicalodges nursing home in Dewey, Okla., this past September 2023.
Gerry is survived by her husband, Stephen of Medicalodges-Dewey; her bother, Nat Baker of Oklahoma City; and her son, Neil Harris and his wife, Traci of Enid, Okla. Gerry has three grandchildren, Danielle Covalt and husband Justin, Scott Harris and his wife Lacey and Brandon Harris and his wife Shelbi. She has five great-grandchildren: Riley and Madison Covalt, Avery and Emma Harris, and Bennett Harris.
There will be no service and a private family burial later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given in her honor to Cornerstone Hospice, 501 E. 5th St., Bartlesville, OK 74003.
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