Margaret Pearl Baker, 80, passed away September 27, 2022. Margaret was born in Newport News, Virginia to the late James and C. Elizabeth Carr Marshburn. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband, William "Cigar" C. Baker, Sr . Margaret retired as the cafeteria manager for Chesapeake Public Schools. She was a longtime member of First Church of South Norfolk. Margaret's commitment to her faith and compassion for others has lead her to be an active participant in the following: Lions Club, Widows, Red Hat/Purple Dress, Sassy Seniors, Senior Club, Niners, AARP, Meals on Wheels, and many more causes for good.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Janice M. McGarry (Matthew), Wanda C. Zanette (Robert), William C. Baker, Jr. (Denise), and James M. Baker, Sr. (Nancy); 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12 noon at Graham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake with Rev. Dr. Kim Peay officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service, beginning at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and leave a condolence to the family.