Karen Lea Estridge

Karen Lea Estridge, 69, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on November 6, 2026. Born on April 20, 1957, to parents Donald and Katherine Baker - Karen’s life was marked by steady devotion to the people and places she held close.

In her younger years, Karen found simple joy in fishing. At home, she was most content in the company of family, cherishing time spent together and making those moments count. Her grandchildren were especially dear to her, and she delighted in spoiling them whenever she could, offering warmth and care in the ways that mattered most. Karen could also many times be seen as the family peacemaker, she was able to offer a calming spirit in a stressful time.

Karen was also a devoted cat lover, drawn to their companionship through the good and the bad. She enjoyed gardening, tending to what she planted. She also loved crocheting and completed numerous projects over the years, passing them along to family as each one was finished. Karen was also a member of First Baptist Church of Ensley before her health declined.

Karen is survived by: her children, Robert (Crystal) Baker, Michael (Lee) Estridge, Kevin Estridge, Christopher (Mary) Estridge, Samantha (Charles) Phillips and Christina Estridge; siblings, Ronald (Debbie) Baker and Brenda Kahalley; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a feline companion, Sissy.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, Jerry Estridge Jr; parents, Donald Baker and Katherine Baker; brother, Douglas Baker; and daughter-in-law, Joyce Estridge.

She will be remembered by her kind nature by all who knew and loved her.