Patricia Ann Baker

Patricia Ann Baker, 80, of Mooresville, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born on April 23, 1945, in Bennettsville, South Carolina, to the late Delbert and Margaret (Watson) Cooper. Patricia graduated from George Washington High School in 1963 and later attended Ivy Tech from 1991 to 1993, where she studied medical administration.

On January 22, 1968, she married Charles Baker, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with love, family, and shared adventures. Patricia retired from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, where she worked as a payroll clerk for about 10 years. She also dedicated time earlier in her career to Mill Creek Schools.

Patricia was deeply involved in her community. She was a member of the Mooresville First United Methodist Quilting Group, the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, and the Mooresville Public Library Book Club. Over the years, she also gave her time to many organizations, including the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in Amo and Danville, Amo Public Relations, Amo First Baptist Church children’s activities, the Amo Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, and the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. She proudly served her community by working election polls for over 10 years.

She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—reading, writing, art, and quilting—and she especially loved watching the Hallmark Channel. After retirement, Patricia and Charles enjoyed traveling together and making cherished memories. Above all, she loved her family deeply and took great pride in her grandchildren.

Patricia will be remembered for her caring spirit, her dedication to others, and the warmth she brought to those around her. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Charles Baker; sons, John (Shawn), Jim (Joann), and Craig Baker; daughter, Joann Chambers; grandchildren, Zachary Chambers (Sara), Ian, Ben, Abby, Evan, and Elise Baker; brother, Steve Cooper; sister, Marilyn Scalf (Steve); and several extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her infant twin sister, Cecelia Cooper; and sister, Carolyn Taylor.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Amber Karkosky-Litten officiating. Burial will take place in White Lick Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate or Churches in Mission, 27 S Indiana St, Mooresville, IN 46158.