Ammie Hope Baker Emmert Ammie Hope Emmert passed away on November 1, 2012 in Grass Valley, CA. She was born in Marshall, Texas, on July 16, 1938, the daughter of John Wesley and Valrie (Coleman) Baker, Sr. She attended Marshall High School, Centenary College, and graduated from De Anza in Cupertino, CA. On August 14, 1960, she married James Frederick Emmert at the Second Baptist Church of Marshall, Texas. Hope worked for Sam Della Maggiore. She was later the Recreation Director of the Sunnyvale Convalescent Hospital in Sunnyvale, CA. Hope was a member and Past President of the De Oro Club of Cupertino, CA, Alto View Alphas of Mountain View, CA, and the Union Church of Cupertino, CA. Upon her husband's retirement in 2001, she moved to Nevada City, CA, where she lived for many years. Hope is survived by her husband and many cousins. Her parents and her brother, John Wesley Baker, Jr., preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held at Colonial Gardens in Marshall, Texas on November 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Downs Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.