Sally Gwendelle (Thompson) Baker

Sally Thompson Baker, 74, of Kinston passed away at Vidant Medical Center Friday, March 8, 2019. Sally was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, going to the beach and sewing. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She had a loving nature and great sense of humor. She was a member of Rivermont Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the youth. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Blanche Thompson.

She is survived by her husband Clarence “Buddy” Baker of the home, daughters Michelle Tyndall and husband Wade of Deep Run and Tonya Christian and husband Bryan of Winterville, son Thomas Deaver, Jr. and significant other April of Kinston, grandchildren Dustin, Dillon, Devin Tyndall and wife Jessica, Logan Deaver, Saige and Ella Christian, great-grandchildren Daegun, Daelin, Libbie and Bella Rose, sister Doris Futrell, brothers Bobby Thompson and George L. Thompson, her “Yorkie” Judge Judy and many other special family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Howard-Carter Funeral Home Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Funeral will begin at 1:30pm with Pastors Ronnie Davis and Luis Miranda officiating with graveside to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60611.