Patricia Ann Bostic Baker

Patricia Ann Bostic Baker obituary, Bedford, VA

Patricia Ann Bostic Baker

Patricia Baker Obituary

Visit the Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Bedford website to view the full obituary.

Patricia Ann Bostic Baker, 79, of Moneta, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on August 8, 1946. A daughter of the late Joseph Henderson Bostic and Edith Mae Burdette Bostic. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Millard Bostic and Tommy Randolph Bostic.

Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to so many. She loved her family and spending time with them. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bedford. Pat received her Bachelor of History and Elementary Education from Bluefield State College and received her master’s from Marshall University with a degree in Special Education. She was an elementary school teacher who loved her students and believed that you should always look after the less fortunate. Her hobbies consisted of genealogy, fishing with her husband and family, sewing, and gardening, especially flowers. Her favorites were yellow roses and Christmas cacti. She was a care giver and always was willing to help anyone in a time of need. She was loved dearly by her family, and she will be missed greatly in the days ahead.

Pat is survived by her loving husband, Robert Paul Baker; three children, Beverly Dawn Baker, Rebecca Lynn Baker, Robert Matthew Baker and his wife, April Dawn; two grandchildren, Dakota Lee Wilson and Robert Kedrick Baker; one brother, Phillip Henderson and his wife, Janice; one sister, Fredon Valarie “Cookie” Bostic Williamson; cousin, Carol Polk; three nieces who were like daughters, Susan Williamson, Valerie Williamson and Stephanie Williamson; two nephews who were like sons, William Joseph Williamson and his wife, Katherine and Thomas Williamson and his wife, Carrie. Also surviving are numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and so many friends. Pat loved her animals and she leaves behind her dog, Remington and her granddogs, Hunny, Jeb, Liza and Maggie.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Pat’s memory please consider the Wounded Warrior Project or your charity of choice.

A funeral service and celebration of Pat’s life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bedford. The burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00pm on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. 

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Bedford

320 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523-1928

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