Evelyn Baker
Evelyn Ruth Baker, 70, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in a local hospital.
She graduated in 1968 from Crescent High School. Evelyn retired from Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Baker; parents, Elmer Jr. and Hattie Ruth Bowman; brothers, Jimmy Rae Bowman and Kelly Bowman; great-grandchildren, Dallas Monroe Willingham and Rian Elise Willingham.
Survivors include her sons, Larry (Traci) Willingham, Tracy (Brandy) Willingham; and Marcus (Darla) Berry; daughters, Kizzey Baker and Dyonne O’Neil; grandchildren, Damion Dillon, Shadrika Dillon, Tiara Willingham, Danielle Williams, Myles Willingham, Traci Willingham, Jahreece Radden, Jianne Radden, Jaylah Radden, Jarren Radden, and Javien Radden; brother, Johnny (Robin) Bowman; sisters, Patricia (Charles) Pond, Willene (Julius) McLaurin, Virginia Davis, and Doris Bowman; uncles, Johnny Bowman and Melvin Bowman; aunts, Mattie Mae McGowan and Dianelle; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Evelyn will lie in state on Wednesday, July 26, from 12:30-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.