Dorothy Cate Baker, 96, a long-time resident and Irvings first female high school administrator, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at her home. Born December 7, 1925 in McKinney, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Homer Perry Cate and May Esther Vermillion Cate. She received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of North Texas and during World War II she worked for the U S Government as a bomb inspector. Dorothy married Luther Matthew Baker August 9, 1947 in Denton. She taught school at several districts beginning in 1946. She taught in Irving from 1955-1957 and 1969-86. She was appointed "Dean of Women" at Irving High School, later to be named Vice-Principal, from 1972-1980, and retired from W T. Hanes Elementary School as principal 1980-1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Irving from 1952 until her death. Preceded in death by her husband Luther Matthew Baker in 1995, she is survived by her three children, Robert M. Baker and wife Maria of Lakeway, Texas, Gay Ann Holloway and husband Guy of Richmond, Virginia, and Carol J. Baker of Irving; a sister, Mildred Parker of Oklahoma City; two sisters-in-law, Foy Jean Cate of Pilot Grove, Texas and Dietlinde Cate of Van Alstyne, Texas; three granddaughters, Kathryn and husband Chris, Rachel, and Rebecca and husband John; and a total of six beautiful great-granddaughters: Emma, Virginia, Cora, Norah, Sarah, and Alice. The family wishes to thank the staff members of Comfort Hospice for their professionalism and kindness in helping to care for Dorothy for the last 18 months, as well as special caregiver Anne Kahere of Visiting Angels. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 403 South Main Street in Irving. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. in the church chapel. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Haven of Memories Memorial Park, 27532 State Highway 64 in Canton, Texas 75103. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Ministry or Texas Baptist Mens Disaster Relief Fund. SERVICES

Visitation

Monday, January 17, 2022 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

First Baptist Church 403 South Main Street Irving, TX 75060

Funeral Service

Monday, January 17, 2022 10:30 AM

First Baptist Church 403 South Main Street Irving, TX 75060

Committal Service

Monday, January 17, 2022 1:00 PM

Haven of Memories Memorial Park 27532 State Hwy 64 Canton, TX 75103