Annemarie Baker, 65, of Valdese, received her reward on Sunday February 25, 2024, at Amorem Burke Hospice, Valdese, after a courageous battle with Kidney Disease.
She was born August 30, 1958, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Gerald and Catherine Grill Baker. Annemarie was involved in many community affairs and her church,( Waldensian Presbyterian), but most importantly was her family. She formally served as the secretary for the Town of Connelly Springs and was a well known property manager in Burke County.
Surviving are her children, Micol Hatley and Anne-Catherine Hatley of Valdese, her brother, Jerry Baker of Valdese and sister Karen Baker of Morganton.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday March 3, 2024, in the Waldensian Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. Lance Perry and Rev. Jim King officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday in the Waldensian Presbyterian Church Cemetery .
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals, 417 Kirksey Dr., Morganton, N.C. 28655.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralserivces.com.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Baker Family.
So sorry to hear of Annemarie’s passing. May the Peace and presence of God be with you all
So sorry to hear of Anne Marie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go to her children and her entire family.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your sister, Annemarie. Words seem inadequate to express the depth of my sympathy for you and your family during this difficult time.
Annemarie was a lovely person who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. I remember her as a little girl tagging along with Karen and me. I miss those days. I enjoyed catching up with her when she ran for office a few years back. She would’ve been a great council person.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen and Jerry, your sister will forever remain in your heart, and I am here for you if you need anything at all, whether it’s a listening ear, or just someone to distract you.
With deepest sympathy,
Cherie
My deepest sympathy for the family.
To the family of Anne Marie, She will be missed by many but most of all by each of you, her beloved family. Seeing her was always a joy!
Praying you will be comforted with God’s peace.
My husband Eddie, and I, offer our deepest sympathy.
Annemarie was a wonderful friend. We were both 1976 graduates of EBHS. But I really got to know her when I worked for the family business. She was hilarious with a great sense of humor. We sure had a lot of laughs. Rest in peace my friend. My deepest sympathy to the family .
Ann Marie was the sweetest person, kind and honest . She would be up front with you no beating around the bush . She truly loved her kids . She would talk about them a lot and laugh . I will really miss her . She was a real friend . We all love you Ann Marie
Anne Catherine, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know she fought a long battle. And her greatest regret was time she will miss with you, your bother, and her close friends and relatives.
May God hold you gently in the palm of His hand to comfort you in this sorrowful time.
Our hearts are broken with the passing of our lifelong friend. We send our love to the family.
Cheryl and Charleen
Tonight, after reading Annemarie”s obituary. I am taken back many years to elementary school when I first met her. We became friends then and that lasted through high school and beyond. I remember her great laugh and how you always could find her in your corner when support was needed. As the years and miles apart grew, when our paths would cross, she was always the same joyful, happy self, wanting to share a good story about growing older and laugh about the things “we got away with” when we were younger. May family and friends find peace at this time, remembering the good things this lady provided for us all. For my good friend, rest in the loving arms of our Father, until we meet again.
Anne-Catherine, Michael, Jerry, Karen and the rest of the family, I send my most heart felt condolences in the loss of my sweet precious and dear friend Anne-Marie. She was a great woman, loved her children, and had a heart of gold. I know without a shadow of a doubt that she will be missed by all who knew her. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of you with comfort and peace during this season of your lives. Wishing I could be there with you for the service, but prior obligations will not allow me to be. May she rest in peace. Love to you all.
A dear, sweet friend gone too soon.
At peace now but sorely missed.
I’m so sorry to hear of Annemarie passing and her illness i worked for her and her family at Jack B Quick in Icard for 9 years she was always good to me and my children worked there too
Rest in Peace Annemarie
I just found out today. I am deeply sorry.