Grace Baker

Grace 'Kitty' Baker, 93, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 25, 1932, in Wood County, Ohio, Grace was her parents eldest child.

A devoted homemaker, Grace poured her heart into her family and her home. Her talents as a seamstress were unmatched; she lovingly handmade her daughters’ wedding dresses and those of their bridal parties. An avid quilter and skilled with her hands, she never hesitated to roll up her sleeves to fix whatever needed repairing. Grace was fiercely independent, endlessly resourceful, and lovingly nurturing.

Raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grace carried faith with her throughout life and later became a faithful member of Orange Park Methodist Church. After marrying the love of her life, Ronald P. Baker, she relocated from Northeast Ohio to Jacksonville, Florida, early in their marriage after Ron joined the Navy. Throughout their 62 years of marriage, she cared for their home and children with quiet strength and unwavering love.

Grace was deeply involved in her community, notably as a member and officer in the Homemakers Extension Association. She gave back by sewing dolls for hospitalized children and engaging in countless acts of kindness. Her passions included quilting, gardening, traveling, and crafting of all sorts especially creating her favorites; butterflies and hummingbirds. She especially loved visiting lighthouses and watching birds in the backyard. Nature brought her peace, and her family brought her purpose.

She was a pillar of strength and compassion for her family. As the eldest sibling, she helped raise her four younger brothers, a testament to her nurturing spirit from an early age.

Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald P. Baker; her parents; and her brothers Charles (Susy) and Ralph (Linda) and a grandson Kevin Jordan. She is survived by her loving children: daughters Elizabeth Y. Corbett and Deborah M. Baker, and son Richard E. Baker wife Sandra; brothers Don, wife Mary and Theodore "Ted" wife Brenda; five cherished grandchildren: Erika Poirrier (Erik), Jason Corbett (Shannon), Deborah Pierson (Martin), Elizabeth R Belcher, and Joshua A Belcher; and five adored great-grandchildren: Benjamin Poirrier, Ellie Poirrier, Zachary Corbett, Sydney Corbett, and Vernetta Williamson.

Grace's life was a beautiful legacy of love, service, and strength. She will be remembered for her gentle heart, quiet wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Kitty's memory to Community Hospice & Palliative Care:

https://www.communityhospice.com/foundation/memorial-giving/donation

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Orange Park Methodist Church.