Rita Baker Obituary
Rita Baker of Sylva, North Carolina, born on October 12, 1969, passed away on October 4, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Baker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Carl Sparks; and her siblings, Earl Park and Debra Kessler. She is survived by: her mother Sadie Sparks; her children, Kayleigh Meredith and Joseph Baker; her former husband Mike Baker; her grandchildren, Michael, Daylen, Ryleigh, Aleena, Alex and Theo; and her siblings, Lynn Park and Michael Sparks. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as, grand nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Appalachian Funeral Services (165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
