Patricia Ann Baker (Taylor)

Patricia “Pat” Ann Taylor Baker, age 69, of Erin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born May 14th, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, Pat was a woman who lived a life filled with love, faith, and cherished connections. 

Pat graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1973 and later devoted 20 years of her career to Smith Brothers Car Wash, where her hard work and dedication were evident to all who knew her. She was a woman of deep faith, loving the Lord with her whole heart, and found joy in appreciating the beauty of nature as a true naturalist. Her hobbies reflected her vibrant personality and simple pleasures. She loved collecting, watching General Hospital and the news, and listening to vinyl records, which filled her home with music and memories. Her patriotism for her country was steadfast and her devotion to her family was unmatched. She always greeted everyone with a hug. 

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, John William Taylor, Sr. and Carol Joanna Taylor. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her surviving family: her daughters, Season and Rachel (Matt); sisters: Nancy, Sabrina, and Dana; brothers, John, Jr. and Eddie; grandchildren: Kody (Lexi), Vanessa, MaddieJo, Adam, and Hailey; great-grandchildren, Maverick and Hayes; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Pat will be remembered as a woman of faith and having unwavering love for her Lord, her country and her family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who were blessed to know her.

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