Alison Marie Baker passed away on March 28, 2021. She was 45.
Alison was born on Jan. 15, 1976, in Blacksburg, VA, to Eddie and Judi Baker. A graduate of Emory and Henry College, Alison joined the family business at Positive Radio Group. She was Manager of radio stations ESPN Blacksburg and Classic Hits Z101.3.
A gentle soul with a positive spirit, Alison enjoyed nature, hiking, gardening, and also enjoyed video games. She was an energetic person with a radiant personality. Even in the most trying of circumstances, she could inspire anyone to smile.
Alison is survived by her parents, Eddie and Judi Baker of Riner; her sisters Diane Baker and Michelle Hall and husband Seth; and her brother, Alan Baker and his wife, Audrey, of Blacksburg. She is also survived by her grandmothers, Virginia Baker of Blacksburg, and Edith Jones of Virginia Beach, plus many aunts, uncles and cousins from coast to coast.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 2, 2021, from 1 to 2 p.m., at McCoy Funeral Home. A funeral service followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance at https://www.ocrahope.org.
