Polly Baker, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1933, to the late Wilse and Eva (Napier) Howard in Harlan Co., Kentucky.
Polly married the love of her life, Murphy Baker, on October 16, 1949, and together they shared many years filled with love, laughter, and joy until his passing in April 1998.
She enjoyed a life filled with faith, family, and simple pleasures. A devoted Christian, she loved attending church and spending time reading her Bible. Polly found joy in listening to country music, tending her garden, and expressing her creativity through sewing and crocheting.
Polly was well known for her cooking, especially her delicious fried chicken, which was a favorite among family and friends. She loved gathering people around her table and making everyone feel welcome. Perhaps most of all, Polly loved visiting with others. She never met a stranger and could carry on a conversation with just about anyone.
Left to cherish Polly’s memory are her children, Chuck Baker; Judy (Jim) Moore; Sherry (James) Pugh; Audie (Georgia Gray) Baker; and Kay Baker; along with her grandchildren; John Baker, Kari Baker, Shelly (Mike) Gillin, Misti (Jason) Kirby, Andrew Williams, Cassidy Williams and Austin Williams; great-grandchildren; Devon Kirby, Alyssa Kirby, Emma Kirby and Elizabeth Gillin and two great-great-grandchildren; Marshall and Ellie Kirby. She is also survived by her siblings, Nellie (Bill) King, Euna Wyhn, and Estil (Susie) Howard.
In addition to her parents and husband, Polly was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Friends and family may call on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel, 223 W. Main St., Crestline. A service will follow immediately at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Those wishing to share a memory of Polly or send condolences to the Baker family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.
The Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel, 223 West Main Street, Crestline, is honored to serve the family of Polly Baker.
Funeral Home: Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel
Website: www.masfh.com