Roberta A. Baker

Roberta A. Baker, 73, of Henrico, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. Feely and Miriam J. Folkins and her sisters, Joni Wilkinson and Susan Ingold. Roberta graduated from Emmaus High School in 1966 and later completed a year of college in Art History. She spent one year as an exchange student in Sweden. Roberta worked as an administrative assistant for Richmond Jet/ Aero Industries for over 40 years. She enjoyed bowling and was on the bowling league for Bowl America Eastern. She also volunteered as a financial counselor. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James Baker, Jr.; daughter, Kimberley Dawn (Ted); and her grandchildren, Theodore James age 23 (Lindsey) and Hannah Kate age 15. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231. A reception will follow at Corinth Baptist Church, 11650 New Kent Hwy, New Kent, VA 23124. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html.