Barbara K. Baker

Barbara K. Baker, 83 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, under the gentle care of Roper St. Francis Hospice Cottages accompanied by her husband Jim and son Richard. 

Born on August 20, 1938, in New Martinsville, WV she was a Daughter of the late Mabel Koontz (Rice) and Andrew Koontz. 

Barbara is preceded in death by Andrew Koontz (Father), Mabel Koontz (Mother),  Ralph Koontz (Brother) and Jamie Jackson (Stepdaughter) 

Barbara is survived by Ernest (Jim) Baker (Spouse) of Charleston, 2 sons, Richard (Leslie) Conrad of Charleston SC, Steve (Tammy) Conrad of Middlebourne, WV. Stepson, Todd (Belinda) Baker of Paden City WV.  Seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 

A family memorial service may be held later in WV. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roper St. Francis Hospice Cottages, Mt. Pleasant, SC 

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. 

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation -  West Ashley, 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, 843-722-8371.