Joan Baker Obituary
Joan Loyd Baker, 87 of Sanford passed away Monday August 9, 2021. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday at Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington.
Mrs. Baker was born in Louisburg, NC, daughter of the late Henry Edward Loyd and Mary Etta Clayton Loyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughie Edsol Baker and her son, Gary David Baker and his wife Tammy, grandson Benjamin Hamilton. Also, preceded in death by siblings, Buck Loyd, Kenneth Loyd, Nancy Lucas, Frank Loyd and Garland Loyd.
Joan grew up on a tobacco farm in Harnett Co. Her husband was a career Air Force man and she traveled the world with him until their retirement. In 1998 she moved to Sanford and became a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church, the Lois Sutphin Sunday School Class and the Joy Group.
Mrs. Baker is survived by daughters, Rhonda B. Hamilton (Linwood) of Raleigh and Michelle B. Mace (Patrick) of Sanford; grandchildren, Lenny Hamilton (Melissa), Jonathan Baker (Allison) and Kevin Baker (Amanda), Lydia Mace; great grandchildren, Kayla Hamilton, Dayton Hamilton, Riley Baker, Kaitlyn Baker, Lane Baker and Eli Baker.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00pm Wednesday at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
509 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330
People and places connected with Joan
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Joan Baker's name
How to support Joan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Joan Baker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
