Doris E. Baines

Doris E. Baines made her entrance into this world on March 4, 1928 in Painter, Virginia, the sixth child of the late Philip Richardson and Lena King-Richardson. She was married to George H. Baines. Doris attended Somerset County Public Schools. Later in 1986, after raising a family, Doris received her high school diploma. Her learning did not stop there. She went on to receive several food service, dietary and cake decorating certifications. Doris was known as the “Cake Lady” in many circles throughout the country. Her artistic hands created one-of-a-kind cakes, for which the taste of her flavorful cakes has yet to be replicated. Even though folks ordered her biscuits and sweet potato pies by the dozen, her passion was making wedding cakes. Mom loved to travel, shop, and spend time with her family. Doris was introduced to the Apostolic Faith by the late Bishop J. L. Brown where she was baptized and received the Holy Ghost. She was a member of the Glorious Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Doris was a faithful worker in the church. She participated in the choir and the Women’s auxiliary. In August 2004, Doris’ health failed. However, God allowed her to remain in the care of her family who brought her home daily, and the Aurora Senior Living Center, until her departure on June 13, 2015. She leaves to mourn their loss: four daughters, Hazel Stoute of Dobbs Ferry, New York, Juanita Fletcher (James) of New Castle, Delaware, Mildred Hayward (Garland) of Princess Anne, Maryland, and Barbara Giddens (Preston) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; three sons, Wayne Baines of Westover, Maryland, Andrew Baines (Linda) of Westover, Maryland, and Edmund Baines of Charlotte, North Carolina; forty-one grandchildren, fifty great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; one aunt, Lillie Ayers; two sisters, Lena Cropper and Lillie Greene; three brothers, Earl, George, and Clarence Richardson and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, George and daughter Phanorris. “May the work I’ve done, Speak for me” Lovingly Submitted ~ The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Doris E. Baines , please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Doris E. Baines

March 4, 1928 - June 13, 2015