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Irene BAKER

1936 - 2021

Irene BAKER obituary, 1936-2021, Franklin, OH

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

Irene BAKER Obituary

BAKER, Irene

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.

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Published by Journal-News on Nov. 9, 2021.

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Miles, Delores Haddix

November 9, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Irene was a wonderful person. She was fun to work with, and know.
She always had a smile for everyone.

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