Joan Rita Baker

January 20, 1940 - May 31, 2025 (85 years old)

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Joan Rita Baker

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January 20, 1940 - May 31, 2025 (85 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Joan Rita Baker Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-07T18:00:00
End: 2025-06-07T22:00:00
Location: Michel Funeral Home

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan Rita Baker (Saint Louis, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan Rita left this world on May 31, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Rita Baker to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Baker and Myrtle Baker; her grandson Vincent "Vinny" Drago; and her sister Jewel Baker. She is survived by: her children, Cynthia Drago, Corrina Pyatt (Ken), Anthony Drago and Paul Drago (Kim); her grandchildren, Anthony Paul Drago (JoAnn), Angelina Drago, Krystina Drago and Joe Drago; and her great grandchildren, Andrew Drago, Zackery Drago, Lucia Drago, Nicholas Drago, Azorra Drago and Donatello Drago.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Michel Funeral Home (5930 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 7th 2025 at 5:00 PM.

As an avid animal lover, in lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to CHAMPS Assistance for Dogs 1968 Craig Rd. #200, St. Louis, MO 63146.

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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Michel Funeral Home
5930 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

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June 07

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June 4, 2025

Lana Haldeman wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Joan @ Suddenlink. And she was a beautiful woman of God. We shared so many laughs together. She was so precious to me. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel, and I can't wait to see her again on that glad reunion day. Will be praying for the family in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lana Haldeman Bowling Green, KY”

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