Irene Baker, age 85, of Franklin, OH; passed away Sunday November 7, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Irene was born in Blue Diamond, KY on June 26, 1936 to the late Walter and Cordelia Combs.
She was formerly employed with Sorg Paper Company for 13 years, was a licensed cosmetologist and was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan.
Irene was preceded in death by her first husband, Sim Johnson in 1974; her son, Glen Johnson; her grandson Matt Johnson; her stepson Scott Baker; and her brother, Eugene Combs. She is survived by her second husband, Kenneth Baker; her children, Teresa Johnson, Don (Vicki) Johnson; Sherry (Jim) Grissom; her stepson, Ernest Baker; her grandchildren, Ashley (Brian) Wills, Jeremy (Amanda) Johnson, Ryan (Sarah) Johnson, Jason (Stephanie) Rogers, Brad (Stephanie) Rogers; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Anne Mae Combs.
A Private Memorial Service will be held to honor Irene.
