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Rachel Baker Obituary

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - A Celebration of Life Service for Rachel Grace Baker, 24, who entered into rest March 14, 2013, will be conducted this Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock from The Aiken Family Y, Cedar Creek West Campus. Pastor Wes Holbrook officiating. Interment will be private. Rachel was a native of Trenton, SC and was currently residing in North Augusta. She was an active member of Cedar Creek Church (West Campus), where she formerly led student worship services and participated in various programs and activities. She currently worked at The Aiken Family Y where she was an aquatics instructor and taught guitar. Rachel loved music, swimming, working at the Family Y and was a favorite local musician at various venues across the CSRA. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Melody and Micah Boylston, Trenton, SC; her father and step-mother, Andy and Rachel Baker, Augusta, GA; a brother, Austin Baker, Trenton, SC; two sisters, Jenny Boylston, Trenton, SC and Madeleine Baker, Augusta, GA; maternal grandparents, Bill and Peggie Whitlock, Trenton, SC; paternal grandparents, James and Barbara Baker, Martinez, GA; her girlfriend, Joy Zimmerman, North Augusta, SC; a large and loving extended family. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of The Family Y Staff. The family will receive friends on the pool deck at The Aiken Family Y following the service. In honor of Rachel and in celebration of her love of life and happiness, the family requests that those in attendance wear casual attire; tie dye is encouraged because it was Rachel's favorite. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2013.

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Cindy Bolen

March 23, 2013

I went to high school with Rachel Baker. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. #naclassof2006

Jennie Hyatt & Murphy

March 19, 2013

Our prayers for the entire family.

Barbara Key

March 19, 2013

Andy - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace of God be with you. Barbara M. Key

Ruth Bartley Bledsoe

March 18, 2013

Melody, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 17, 2013

Dear Andy Rachel & Family
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God's healing power be with be with you.
Prayerfully Beatrice & Jimmy Atkinson

Kay Mortimer

March 16, 2013

Rachel was a lovely and blessed young woman. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with you, Micah, Melody, Melvin, and Marie, and all the family. I pray the God of all comfort gives you constant comfort and the peace that passes all understanding. Much love to you all.

Laura Lusk

March 16, 2013

I will always remember Rachel as a sweet, talented, and intelligent young lady whom I enjoyed teaching--looked forward to seeing and hearing her at the Peach Festival. My prayers for comfort and strength will be with her family.

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