Vickie Marie Eldridge Baker, 70, of Cumberland, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.  Born June 24, 1954, she was a lifelong resident of Harlan County.  Vickie was a very Godly woman, she was an avid reader, especially reading the word of God.  She was a prayer warrior and enjoyed attending church and revivals before her health no longer allowed her to do so. She loved visiting the beach and seeing the wonders of God and watching Christian television.  She loved her family dearly and was always there for them to help with whatever they may need.

Vickie is preceded in death by her parents, John H. Eldridge and Mary Jane Burkhart Eldridge; three sisters, Nannette Shively, Brenda Kay North and Jacqueline Merange; and three brothers, Tommy Eldridge, John Eldridge and Donnie Moffatt.

Survivors include her son, Cecil Ray Baker, Cumberland; her daughter, Hannah Elisabeth Eldridge and husband, Timothy, Cumberland; a sister, Rhonda Parvin, Gray, TN; a granddaughter, Victoria Michelle Baker Shepherd; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Shepherd; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Her visitation will be held at the Turner Missionary Baptist Church at Verda on Saturday, September 7, 2024, beginning at 12 noon with funeral services at 2 pm.  The Reverend Jerry Kirby and David Evans will officiate.  Her niece, Melissa Evans, will provide the music.

Burial will follow in the Fields Cemetery on Cawood Hill.  Pallbearers will be Donnie Shively, Curtis Griggs, Richard "Skylar" Brock, Jesse Brock, Robert Evans and Tim Eldridge.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Vickie Marie Baker.