Evia Joel "Jo" (Payton) Baker
December 31, 1958 ~ December 15, 2021
Joel Evia (Payton) Baker, 62, Mooresville and Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away December 15, 2021, at the Bowling Green Medical Center, after battling Covid-19. Jo was born December 31, 1958, in Martinsville, to the late Vernon C. and Gladys Irene (Wilson) Payton. She was married to Terry Lee Baker for 35 years, and he survives.
She attended Monrovia High School. Jo was an exceptionally hard working lady who had tended bar, waited tables, owned Jo’s Barn, & Grill, and helped Terry with their arena, B Bar B. She was strong in her faith, loved to sing karaoke, tending to the horses, and caring for her dogs, Coco and Clyde. Above all, Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Stapert, Jr.; brothers, Charlie and James V. Payton, Sr.; sister, Clarene McClure.
Survivors include her husband, Terry Lee Baker; children, LaShanda Stapert, Josh Stapert, and Chance Fivecoats; siblings, David (Patty) Payton, John (Crystal) Payton, Lisa (Donny) Bickley, and Juanita “Pete” Payton; grandchildren, Jordyn, Liam, and Juanita Stapert.
Jo’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Monday, December 20, 2021, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the funeral home. David Payton will officiate, and burial will be in West Newton Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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We began our journey in Colorado Springs, just over 31 years ago. And what a journey it has been. From barbecues every night at the motel. One morning Terry and Joe decided to go up to Pikes Peak on the Harley and of course the weather changed and it snowed, in July. Saturday, Joel and I helped Houston (motel manager) out at the flea market, to tell the truth we sent the men away and we had a ball selling and yes buying jewelry. Or the day Joe & Terry decided to bring dessert back for supper. They made quite a sight riding the highway Terry in front like a linebacker and Joe behind him with a watermelon tucked under his arm going for the touchdown. Or the day the six of us went to Eleven miles with Houston and Phyllis, Terry in the middle of the stream in waders which had a small hole, standing in the middle of the stream and of course the fish Terry caught. Joel on a bolder cutting up. You can’t think of Joel without a big smile appearing and know she is watching over and taking care of everyone. Over the years we have been lucky to be friends with Joel. Terry and family. From trips, karaoke, fishing, church picnics, family reunions and so much more. This wonderful woman has made all our lives so much richer. with love, joy, laughter and friendship. And we will celebrate her life with every memory. Joe & Darlene Cermak