Ernestine (Wiley) Baker

May 16, 1934 - April 1, 2018

Ernestine (Wiley) Baker, 83, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was the daughter of Cozy and Louise (Williams) Wiley, born on May 16, 1934 in Wilmont, MS. Ernestine married Billy Moore and they later divorced. Her second marriage was to William Baker on June 30, 1969 in Leland, MS and he preceded her in death in 2002. Ernestine was employed at Dillingham Furniture Factory as a laborer. She then became a self-employed housekeeper for several years. She was a member of the Baptist Church and loved the color red. She is survived by her three children; Mildred Moore of Chicago, IL, Terry Moore of Lafayette, IN and Willie May Baker of Lafayette, IN; grandchildren, Michael Moore, Derrick Island, Mahogany Baker Krakowiak; great grandchildren, Lilly Krakowiak and Julie Krakowiak. Ernestine is preceded in death along with her parents and husband; son, Billy Moore, Jr.; grandson, Gerard Soto; brothers, James Wiley, Verlee Smith and Tom Watson, Jr.; sister, Thelma Stamps. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Simplicity Funeral Care (1608 Schuyler Avenue, Lafayette, IN) with service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Celebrant Theresa Fischer officiating. Direct memorial contributions to Shriners Children’s Hospital. Please share memories and condolences online at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com