Elaine Baker Obituary Elaine Roberts Baker, 97, of Suffolk, VA passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Eva and Clarence Roberts and was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Baker. Elaine was a member of Esther Chapter 37, Order of Eastern Star, and past Grand Secretary for Virginia of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. She was a former resident of Richmond, VA and spent her retirement in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dr. James W. Baker (Barbara) and Betty Joanne Bass (Steven); grandchildren, Blair B. Franco (John) of Charlotte, NC, Catherine M. Baker of Charlotte, NC, Kelly L. Dunmire (Kurt) of Ashland, VA, Keri A. Carter (Rodney) of Chesapeake, VA and Jason M. Bass (fianc , Elizabeth Almond) of Richmond, VA,; great grandchildren, Lauren Franco, Madeline Dunmire, Addison Carter, Lyla Franco, Ryne Carter and Jackson Franco; and sister, Gwen Harrell. A Requiem Eucharist will be conducted by Father Derek Harbin at St. John's Episcopal Church, 424 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 AM with a reception to follow in Chisholm Hall. The burial will be at 2:30 PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 102 Mahan Street,. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Orthopedics and Burns or a charity of choice. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, North Suffolk Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Elaine+Baker&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/elaine-baker-obituary?id=51735971 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Elaine-Roberts-Baker/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Elaine Roberts Baker, 97, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on 25 April 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Baker. Elaine was a member of Esther Chapter 37, Order of Eastern Star, and St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Requiem Eucharist was conducted by Father Derek Harbin at St. John's Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, VA, on 6 May 2023 at 11 AM, followed by a reception in Chisholm Hall. The burial took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 102 Mahan Street, at 2:30 PM. ### The Edited Obituary Elaine Roberts Baker, 97, of Suffolk, VA passed away Tuesday, 25 April 2023. She was the daughter of the late Eva and Clarence Roberts and was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Baker. Elaine was a member of Esther Chapter 37, Order of Eastern Star, and past Grand Secretary for Virginia of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. She was a former resident of Richmond, VA and spent her retirement in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dr. James W. Baker (Barbara) and Betty Joanne Bass (Steven); grandchildren, Blair B. Franco (John) of Charlotte, NC, Catherine M. Baker of Charlotte, NC, Kelly L. Dunmire (Kurt) of Ashland, VA, Keri A. Carter (Rodney) of Chesapeake, VA and Jason M. Bass (fiancé, Elizabeth Almond) of Richmond, VA; great grandchildren, Lauren Franco, Madeline Dunmire, Addison Carter, Lyla Franco, Ryne Carter and Jackson Franco; and sister, Gwen Harrell. A Requiem Eucharist will be conducted by Father Derek Harbin at St. John's Episcopal Church, 424 Washington St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at 11 AM with a reception to follow in Chisholm Hall. The burial will be at 2:30 PM in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 102 Mahan Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Orthopedics and Burns or a charity of choice. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, North Suffolk Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Elaine Roberts Baker | |---------|----------------------------| | Age | 97 | | Birth | 1926 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 25 April 2023; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|----------------| | Elaine Roberts Baker | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Robert L. Baker | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Eva Roberts | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Clarence Roberts | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dr. James W. Baker | Child | Unknown | | Betty Joanne Bass | Child | Unknown | | Blair B. Franco | Grandchild | Charlotte, NC | | Catherine M. Baker | Grandchild | Charlotte, NC | | Kelly L. Dunmire | Grandchild | Ashland, VA | | Keri A. Carter | Grandchild | Chesapeake, VA | | Jason M. Bass | Grandchild | Richmond, VA | | Gwen Harrell | Sibling | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Elaine Roberts Baker was a member of Esther Chapter 37, Order of Eastern Star, and past Grand Secretary for Virginia of the Eastern Star. 2. She was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. 3. Elaine was a former resident of Richmond, VA, and spent her retirement in Kill Devil Hills, NC.