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Shanna L. Baker, 63, of Silver Lake passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.
She was born on March 17, 1962, to Jerry and Alberta E. Pontius Denny in Warsaw.
She went to Claypool Elementary, a 1980 Warsaw Community High School and Ivy Tech Business School graduate. She was united in marriage to Tony Baker on April 11, 1999.
Shanna worked for Kmart, United Telephone Service, CDs Plus and Kimble Glass. Most of all she enjoyed being a housewife and NANA. She loved listening to her music by Bruce Springstein, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll and Vince Gill were some of her favorites. Shanna loved being with her grandchildren, animals especially her cats, Kids Activities, Sports, 4-H, watching Jeopardy with her mom and Court TV.
Shanna will be remembered by her husband, Tony Baker; daughters, Chelsae Culp and Cassi Baker; son, Jacob Baker; brother, Shane (Laurie) Denny; aunt, Deanie Allen; grandchildren, Ella Cooke and Camila Culp; niece, Stacy (Denny) (Jason) Joye and Sherise (Denny) Derrick Deardorff; nephew Shane Denny II; and four great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a baby brother, Alan Lynn Denny.
Shanna always was the one that never knew a stranger and had that friendly smile that was irresistible, and had all details covered.
All services will be private.
Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. A public celebration of Shanna’s life will be held at the Claypool Lions Club and will be announced later.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E. Pierceton, IN 46562; and Lutheran Hospital ATTN. Neonatal Unit, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
