Edith Carolyn Baker-Peterkin

Edith Carolyn Baker-Peterkin obituary, Georgetown, KY

Edith Carolyn Baker-Peterkin

Edith Baker-Peterkin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson's Funeral Home - Georgetown on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Edith Carolyn Baker, 65, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025. Born in Rockcastle County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Erenest and Hazel VanWinkle Baker.
Edith enjoyed writing stories and poems, cooking and babysitting. She loved taking time playing social media games but cherished most of all, her family.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Baker and A.J. Peterkin; brother, Glenn Baker; and grandson, Olivia Ann Baker. She was preceded in death by her children, Gwendolyn Nicole Peterkin and Jesse Ross Baker.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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