Bobbie Lou Baker

Bobbie Lou Collins Baker, 82, a longtime resident of Columbia, TN, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Poplar Estates.

A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Bob Vassar officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Maury County Animal Shelter, 1233 Mapleash Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born on May 17, 1944, in Boothville, LA, Bobbie was the daughter of the late Robert Arvel Collins and the late Emma Lou Newman Collins. On March 11, 1989, in Floresville, Texas, she married John Logan Baker, Jr., who survives. Mrs. Baker dedicated many years of her life to serving as a special education teacher with the Maury County Board of Education. She had a genuine passion for teaching and a deep love for her students, making a lasting impact on countless lives throughout her career. An avid animal lover, Bobbie enjoyed gardening, music—especially gospel music—and playing the piano. She was a faithful, longtime member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church.

In addition to her loving husband of 37 years, John Logan Baker, Jr., she is survived by her sons, Timothy (Rachel) Rountree and Joshua Rountree, both of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Joseph Connor (Ally) Rountree, Caden James Rountree, Caite Elizabeth Rountree, Clara Joy Rountree, and Audrey Jane Rountree; great-grandson, Jack Timothy Rountree; sisters, Elizabeth (Guy) Warmath and Debbie (James) Tarpley; sister-in-law, Debbie Collins; niece, Monica Lindsey; and nephew, Andrew (Julie) Tarpley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, R.B. Collins.