Carmella Lucy Baker

Carmella Lucy Baker obituary, Lexington, KY

Carmella Lucy Baker

Carmella Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Care Cremation & Funeral Service - Eastland Drive on Mar. 16, 2026.
Carmella Lucy Baker, 87, passed away on March 10, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Galveston, Texas to the late Charles and Rose Pistone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Vincent Pistone and Johnny Pistone.

She is survived by husband, Gary Baker; children, Carl Elfstrom, David Elfstrom, and Mark Baker; and granddaughter, Chastity Baker.

Services will be private.

Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

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