Joanna Baker

Joanna Genevia Baker, affectionately known as Jodi and lovingly called “Bake” by her special aunt Wendy, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. She was born on February 24, 1984, in Ocala, Florida, and lived a life marked by creativity, kindness, to the people she loved. remembered as a loving, friendly, and creative spirit whose presence brought warmth to those around her. Jodi was a lifelong resident of Ocala and carried deep ties to her community and family throughout her life. She attended Lake Weir High School and was a proud member of the Class of 2002. Her education helped lay the foundation for a life of service and compassion, and she later became a Certified Nurse Assistant. In that role, she demonstrated patience, care, and a genuine concern for the well-being of others. Above all, Jodi was a devoted mother whose children were the center of her world. She leaves behind her beloved children, Heaven, Antonio, Joshua, Josiah, Damiyah, Tyson, Nowledge, and Wysdom, each of whom held a special place in her heart. She was a source of strength, encouragement, and love to them, and her memory will continue to live on through them. Her life was also shaped by the joy and comfort of her family, and she treasured the bonds she shared with them. She is survived by her siblings, Shcara, Freddie, and Jarreaus, as well as her grandmother, Willie Mae Boyd, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who will forever cherish her memory. Jodi was deeply connected to her family and valued the closeness, laughter, and support that came from those relationships. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gwendolyn Baker, and her daughter, Za'kiya Baker, both of whom she loved dearly and carried in her heart throughout her life. Their memories remained an important part of her journey, and her family now finds comfort in knowing that she is reunited with them. Jodi had a creative and expressive spirit that shone through in all she did. She loved cooking, singing, reading, and arts and crafts, and these interests reflected the many ways she found joy in life. Whether she was preparing something special in the kitchen, lifting her voice in song, spending quiet time with a good book, or creating something beautiful with her hands. Those who knew her will remember her for her warmth, her easy smile, and the friendly nature that made others feel welcome in her presence. Though her time on earth has come to an end, the love she gave, the memories she created, and the light she shared will remain forever in the hearts of her family and friends

Joanna Baker

February 24, 1984 - April 8, 2026