Faye Baker Townsend

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Roland Baker, a son-in-law, Charles Fisher and a step-son, Mason Townsend.

Mrs. Townsend was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her faith was firmly rooted in Jesus Christ and she had a heart for teaching both Sunday School and Elementary School.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Rev. Stanley M. Townsend of Lenoir, her son, Jimmy Baker and wife April of Lenoir, two daughters, Judy Fisher of Morganton, Debbie Shew and husband Gene of Lenoir, a step-daughter, Daphne Collier of Sarasota, FL, grandchildren: Stephanie Wilson and husband Shannon of Hudson Chris Shew of Hickory, Emily Philyaw and husband Josh of Taylorsville, Julie Baker of Lenoir, step-grandchildren Casey Collier of Sarasota, FL, Carrie Koontz of Sarasota, FL, Josh Townsend of Greenville, SC, and Jacob Townsend of Greenville, SC.

A funeral service to honor Faye will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Pisgah Baptist Church at 3:00 pm with Rev. Nicky Waters and Rev. Cody Shew officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery with a closing prayer by Zeke Frye.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Shew, Zeke Frye, Eli Frye, Josh Philyaw, Tony Brakefield and Josh Fender.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 1:45 pm until 2:45 pm at the church.

Pendry's Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Faye Melton Baker Townsend.