Obituary of Vivian Lucille Baker

Vivian Lucille Owens Baker, widow of William Ray Baker, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Lake Marion Nursing home in Summerton, S. C. Vivian, also affectionately known as "Lucy", was born on December 9, 1940, in the Ashwood Community of Lee County to the late R. Wilson Owens and Thelma Branham Owens. She was a member of Meadowbrook Church of God in Sumter, S.C. where she was a faithful Sunday School teacher for many years. When she became physically unable to attend, she remained faithful with her tithes until circumstances prevented her from doing so. Lucy followed in her mother's footsteps and became an outstanding cook. Her family enjoyed many family meals at her table as she loved making a feast on holidays and other times throughout the year. She retired from Bosch Corp. She is survived by her son, Richard A. Hitchcock of Middleburg, Florida, granddaughters, Brittany Metz of Mineral Springs, West Virginia and Caitlin Dore' of Jacksonville, Florida along with great-grandchildren, Garrett Metz, Karley Metz and Camden Dore'. She is also survived by her brother, Ben Kenny Owens of Bishopville, sister, Linda DuCom of Sumter and stepchildren, Cindy McArthur and Mark Baker of Sumter, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother, William Richard Owens and sister, Eva Frances Owens Watson. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13th at 10 A.M. at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home 221 Broad Street in Sumter, S.C with the service following at 11 A.M. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery in Bishopville. Memorials may be made to the Piedmont Cemetery Association, in care of John Broadway, 629 Springhill Road, Bishopville, SC 29010. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.