Carolyn J. Baker, 92, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born in Hannibal, Missouri, daughter of Ralph Benjamin and Genevieve Viviane (nee Ravenscraft) Sheffler.

Carolyn earned her bachelor's degree from Washington University, for her first career as a dress designer and her teaching certificate and master's from Webster University, for her second career as an elementary art teacher with the Parkway School District.

She was the beloved wife of Robert Val Baker, who preceded her in death December 28, 2016; loving mother of Charles Baker, Jacquelyn Baker, and David Baker; loving grandmother of Alexis (Erik) Isbell, Cassandra (Sebastian) Arias, and Zachary Baker; the dear sister of Ronald Sheffler, Wendy Sheffler, and Melinda (Craig) Perry.

Carolyn has been enjoying all the excitement and festivities of her soon to arrive great granddaughter, "Baby Isbell".

Carolyn was a "go girl" her whole life. She enjoyed playing golf, gardening, playing, and hosting bridge. She hosted her last party on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She enjoyed laughter and people. She really took her Aunt Rose's advice to heart. "The idea is to die young…as late as possible."

Celebration of a Life Well Lived: Celebration on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Service at 11:30 a.m. at the SCHRADER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, MO. In lieu of flowers. contributions can be made in her honor to either The St. Louis Zoo or AAUW BC Boosters, c/o Linda Roberson, 205 South Woods Mill Road, #3206, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (Honor of Carolyn Baker in memo). Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.