Emiko “Emmy” Morinaga Baker, age 93, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Saturday, March 28, 1931, in Saga, Japan, to the late Fusako Morinaga.
Emmy was a member of Pleasant Valley Church and loved going. In earlier years, she retired from Ashland Sales and Service, in Olive Hill, Kentucky. She enjoyed shopping with her friends and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Wylie Maynard Baker and one son-in-law, Brian Griffith.
She is survived by two sons, Randy Baker of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Robert (Terry) Baker of Ashland, Ohio; one daughter, JoAnn Griffith of Morehead, Kentucky; 4 grandchildren, Justin (Wendy) Knight, Hannah Baker, Lee Ann Baker, Ian Baker; 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; special care giver, Estelle Smith, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Monday, October 14, 2024, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother L.A. Biggs and Brother Randy Binion officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
James Knight, Connor Knight, Justin Knight, Phillip Baker, Kevin Royal and L.A. Biggs will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to S.T.A. R. (Saving the Animals Rowan) P.O. Box. 454, Morehead, Kentucky, 40351.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Emiko “Emmy” Morinaga Baker
