"To begin this story of how God has blessed my life, may I say that God gets all the glory and all the credit, yes and all the praise for what He has done in my life. As I write this myself, none of this is intended as boasting or bragging, although certain facts may bear a resemblance. This is the story of how God has made manifest His power in my life and thru my music. I was born in Williamsville, Erie County, NY, and began my musical career at the age of five at an old fashioned pipe organ and I remember, I could reach the pumps with one foot. It wasn't long however, when I discovered I could also play the piano. Even at an early age, I began to play special numbers at revival meetings throughout the area. Later on, when the 1930's where changing into the 1940's, I took a deep interest in the piano-accordion but it wasn't until about 1953 that my interest took action and I really began to play this instrument to any extent. Finally I went to the electric organ. Also about 1954, an evangelist from Florida dubbed me "The Handless Pianist" which has since been changed to the "HANDLESS ORGANIST"!

Again, may I say that God must be glorified in this, for it is He who has given me the ability that I have.

Sincerely,

Rev. Alberta Baker"

Alberta also learned to play the guitar and marimba. She not only performed in her native Upstate New York, but toured the church circuit, drawing curious crowds. She's buried in Cattaraugus County, NY, along with her husband, Rev. Meurice Edward Baker (January, 1911 - April, 1981).

Also known as Alberta Baker-Barber, she married Floyd W. Barber in El Paso, TX, after Meurice died. Floyd died before she did, date and burial location unknown, but her final resting spot is with her first husband Meurice.

From a 1965 ad in a Charleston, WV, newspaper for a 3-night appearance by the duo: "Rev. Meurice Baker, Speaking on such subjects as "Rocketry" or "The Women Clothed With the Sun," "Flying Saucers," "Proof of the Soon Coming of the Lord," "Atomic Warfare," "Healing of the Soul." Added attraction? Yes, "Featuring Rev. Alberta Baker, "The Handless Organist." Sister Baker is living proof of God's Miracle working power." The 3 nights of lectures and music were held at the "House of Prayer," which was run by Rev. Joe West in South Charleston.