Nancy Guice Baker

Nancy Guice Baker, 54, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 2, 1964, in Hawthorn, Calif., to William Basil and Delores Anderson Guice. She was preceded in death by her father, Basil Guice and a nephew, Trey Johnson. Nancy was a cosmetologist for 36 years and was an instructor for 10 of those years. She dearly loved her daughter, grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Nancy enjoyed hairstyling and reading. She was always there to help others in need. She is survived by her husband, Todd Baker of the home; daughter, Meagan Blakemore and husband, Matt of Fayetteville; her mother, Delores Conard of Farmington; two sisters, Cynthia Love and husband, David of Fayetteville and Gloria Pianalto and husband, Thomas of Fayetteville; her mother-in-law, Louise Lopez; grandchildren, Hayley and Audrey Blakemore; and her nieces and nephews, Jessica and Jacob Love, Bianca Johns, Adriana Pianalto and Gregory Dolby. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Beard's Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Beard's Chapel with Pastor Rex Eaton officiating. Cremation arrangements by Beard's Funeral Chapel. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.