Joan Baker Gates Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Joan Baker Gates (Athens, Louisiana) is shared. Joan, born on August 23, 1976 in Homer, Louisiana, passed away on June 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Jean Austin. She is survived by: her father James Baker; her brothers, Ragan Baker (Amy) and Matt Baker (Jeni); her children, Kylie Lord (Christian), Alex Timberlake (Lizzie), Matthew Gates (Kayleigh), Christina Gates, Cassie Eppinette (Nathan) and Wyatt Gates (Casady); and her grandchildren, Greysen, Ayden Lord, Griffin Timberlake, Lila Jordan and Paisley Gates.