Virginia Couch Baker

January 22, 1946 - July 7, 2021

Virginia Couch Baker, 75, of Damascus, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Dickenson County, VA on January 22, 1946, a daughter of the late Fred and Clarice Couch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tom" C. Baker; two sisters, Jackie Counts and Kareen Couch; and one brother, Jimmy W. Couch. She had made her home in Damascus, VA for several years. She had worked as a nurse for several years at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH and later was director of nursing at West Haven Living in Abingdon, VA before her retirement. She loved hiking, biking, and being outdoors. Virginia is survived by her son, Todd Baker of Damascus, VA; one sister, Janice Dillman of Staunton, VA; one brother, Kenneth Couch and his wife, Ilene, of Coeburn, VA; her special little companion dog, Gracie; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 11, 2021, in the Riverview Chapel with her nephew, Kenneth Couch, Jr. officiating. The committal service and entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Baker and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.