Josephine Baker Root, 98, of Brooksville, FL formerly of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home.

She was born on July 27, 1918 in Pennsylvania to the late Henry and Mina Baker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville. Jo was a loving devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all. She loved boating, fishing and traveling in the motorhome, but most of all she loved her family and they loved her. Heaven gained an angel....she will be missed by all.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Root, Sr.; sons, Clifford Root, Jr. and Daryle W. Root; brothers, Hyla and Lew Baker; and, sisters, Irene Kerlin and Helene Backner.

Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia Bradley Rhew and husband, John; daughter-in-laws, Dorothy Root and Gayle Root Nixon and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Russell Root, Denise Bradley Young and husband, Barry, Heath Bradley and wife, Erin, Bruce W. Root and wife, Joanne, and, Todd Root and wife, Amy; great-grandchildren, Justin Horne and wife, Hannah, Ethan Horne, Joshua Bradley, Hannah Bradley, Matthew Root, Morgan Root, Michael Root, Rhenabeth Root, Shelby Root and wife, Caitlyn, Colby Root, Alyssia Root and Gabe Garza; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Wanda Marvin, Vivian Urban and Vera Baker; and her loving and devoted caregiver, Kay Togias.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with Dr. Monroe Slaton officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements. The family invites friends to gather at Catering and Creations(3295 N Main Street) after the graveside service to visit, share a meal and celebrate Jo's life.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jo's memory to the Hopkins County Christian Food Bank 114 N. Franklin St, Madisonville, KY 42431.