Louise Baker

Louise Baker

Louise Baker Obituary

Visit the Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta website to view the full obituary.

Evans, GA – Louise Whittle Baker, 90, entered into rest Friday, February 21, 2025. 

Louise was born in Conway, SC to the late Arland and Virgil Baker. She loved sports and coached baseball at Butler High School. She retired from the Richmond County Board of Education as a teacher after 46 years. She also taught at Josey High School. 

Family members include her nephews: Steve Thomas (Barbara) and Richard Thomas (Beth); and special friends: Melanie Byrd, Marie Byrd, and Janice Gault. 

Memorial contributions may be made to a Humane Society of your choice. 

 Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - Augusta

214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907

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