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 Freida Dunlap passed away October 15, 2014. Miss Dunlap served Baker High School as a biology teacher and then for many years as a Counselor. Her aunt, Betty Mock, also worked as a counselor at Eddy Junior High so counseling was a family affair.
So often Miss Dunlap befriended new teachers, sharing her teaching expertise and her knowledge of how to help students. Her door was always open to students. In addition to counseling, she also sponsored outstanding cheerleading squads each year.
Miss Dunlap loved the diversity of the student body at Baker and was proud that our students with their military family backgrounds practiced and believed in racial harmony long before integration had to be enforced by law. During the "spring of the riots," as she called them, she was dismayed at the ugliness shown--not the cosmopolitan, yet friendly, Baker she knew.
She enjoyed giving friends charm bracelets with a replica of Baker's Lion as the main charm. If she missed any extracurricular events, they were few in number. Not just a teacher or counselor, she was an ardent fan.
One of her favorite memories was the snow in 1973. She always had an extra tidbit to add about the students' reactions to that heavy snowfall. My memory of her stories included a window being broken in a staircase due to so many students leaning against it.
When she left Baker in the mid 1970s to return to her hometown in Bainbridge, Georgia, she had literally worked with thousands of students. She gave them her time, her care, her expertise, and her wisdom. As Marc Antony said of Julius Caesar, "When comes such another?"
Obituary:
Freida Dunlap , 72, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Memorial Manor.
The graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Oak City Cemetery with Rev. Donna Sue Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to be made to Gentiva Hospice, 432 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA39818, or the Bainbridge-Decatur County Humane Society, 1250 Cox Ave., Bainbridge, GA 39819.
Freida was born March 5, 1942 in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of Marvin Dunlap and Leola Goodman Dunlap. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School, Valdosta State University, Auburn University, and Albany State College. Ms. Dunlap retired after many years of service with the Decatur County Board of Education as Principal of Elcan-King Elementary School. She was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church, member of ADK, and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Her family will remember her love of working outdoors, fishing, traveling, and crafting.
Survivors include her siblings, Patsy Gibbs and her husband, David, of Bainbridge, GA and Mike Dunlap and his wife, Elena, of Augusta, GA; and her nieces and nephews, Patrick Jeter, Spence Gibbs, Alexander Dunlap, Maxim Dunlap, and Sofia Dunlap.
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Maureen Boyd (Hijar)
One of the best friends a new teacher could have. She was a wonderful mentor and role model. Her enthusiasm for and love of Baker High School was unmatched.
Rest in Peace my dear friend!!
Maureen Boyd Hijar
Samuel Jeffry Jelks (1970)
so sorry to hear another teacher died. i didn't know her though but sorry to hear about her passing.
Juanita McDuffie (Twiggs)
Thank the person who posted Freida Dunlap's obiturary. She was a wonderful colleague and friend, deeply missed especially by those who became lifelong friends. Juanita McDuffie Twiggs
Marlene Carr (Lantzer) (1975)
What an inspiriration to all that had her as a teacher! So sad to hear of another great person and teacher passing away. Sending my sincere condolences to all. You will be dearly missed. Marlene Carr Lantzer BHS'75
Danny Williams (1975)
May god be with you. Danny Williams
Shirley Boyer (Cutler) (1967)
My all time favorite teacher. My mother moved us to Wynton Road Apartments the summer of 1966. In order for me to continue at Baker HS, Miss Dunlap would pick me up each morning to take me to school. She was a very outgoing teacher and loved sponsoring the drill team. I took biology in her class....an excellent teacher. She actually cared for her students. I am honored to have known her....Shirley Boyer Cutler class of 1967.