Evangelist Corrie Baker

Corrie (Polnitz) Baker was born on April 7, 1951 in Selma, AL to the late James and Ola Polnitz. She answered her call to meet Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Mount Carmel West Hospital where she passed peacefully at the young age of 63. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life.
Corrie relocated to Columbus, OH where she met and married her soul mate, Columbus Baker in 1984. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age where she was a member of Sandridge Baptist Church in Selma, AL. She was saved in 1992, where she became Co-Pastor at Word of Faith Fellowship under her husband, Columbus Baker whom is in his 51st year of Ministry. She is a current member of Holy Miracle Church of God.
She is proceeded in death by her parents James and Ola Polnitz of Selma, AL; her sister Mary Ann (George) Olverton; her brother in law Wesley Wade.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 30 years, Columbus Baker; her son, Kawonsa (Brandi) Wade; and her daughter, Rana Baker. Two step-sons, Apostle Ricky (Carolyn) Baker and Christopher (April) Baker; One step -daughter, Michelle Baker. Eight grandchildren – Kwamel Wade, Ka`mya Wade, Pastorr Ricky Baker Jr., Eric Baker, Erica Baker, Courtnee Baker, Christopher Baker and Michael Baker. Five brothers – Walter (Doris) Polnitz, James (Bernice) Polnitz, Wendell Polnitz, Theo (Cheryln) Polnitz, and Edmond Polnitz. Three sisters – Bettie Wade, Emma (Johnny) Welch, and Mildred (Ronald) Baker. A host of other nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Visitation 8:00am and Home going Service 9:00am Saturday December 20, 2014 at Greater Grace Temple 1255 Faber Ave. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery