Evelyn A. Leonard Baker, 78, was born April 7, 1942 in Davidson County to
Frank T. Leonard and Lizzie Fritts Leonard.She passed on Tuesday,
February 9, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

A graveside service will be Monday, February 15th at Emmanuel Wesleyan
Church of Lexington at 1:00pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required.

Evelyn retired from Duracell Battery after 46 years of service.She was a
faithful member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church of Lexington, serving as
pianist, church board member, hospitality committee member and a
trustee.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, M. Kent Baker; a son, Mark (Leah)
Baker; a daughter, Elizabeth (Mitch) Swicegood; a brother, David Leonard;
a sister, Audrey Reid; and five grandchildren: Nick Swicegood, Colton
Swicegood, Mckinley Baker, Hylton Baker and Sheridan Baker.