Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Vicki Baker Obituary
KINGSPORT - Vicki Bowen Baker, 72, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
She was born July 1, 1951, in Kingsport, to the late Charles and Betty Sword Bowen.
Vicki was a fun, independent, smart, spirited, loving, and loyal lady to her family and friends.
She had worked at Eastman, Kingsport Times-News, in the criminal court for Judge Calhoun, a case worker for Frontier Health, a local realtor, and best of all, a wonderful homemaker.
Vicki graduated Summa Cum Laude from ETSU and was a member of the National Honor Society.
She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
Vicki enjoyed watching true crime podcasts, Big Brother tv show, crafting, traveling, theatre, reading, chocolate, making the best lemon meringue pies, animals and especially, cats.
She loved politics and debate and was a member of the Democratic party.
In addition to her parents, Vicki was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Anne Bowen Stacy.
Those left to cherish Vicki's memory are her sons, Chad Baker, Jeffrey Baker and wife, Christy; brothers, Tim Bowen and wife, Margaret, David Bowen and wife, Lisa; sisters, Lisa Jeter and husband, Stan, Wendy Davis and husband, Topsy; friend and former spouse, Gary Baker; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 13, 2024, 1:00-2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.
A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Melissa Malcom officiating.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the medical staff at Holston Valley Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Lung Association or any no-kill animal shelter.
To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com
The care of Vicki Bowen Baker and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Vicki Baker
Sponsored by Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services LLC.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
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 Vicki Baker's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Vicki Baker
Funeral services provided by:
Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services LLC800 Truxton Drive P.O. Box 1068, Kingsport, TN 37660
People and places connected with Vicki
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Vicki's loved ones
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 more
Resources 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 Vicki 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
