Lois Hawkins Baker, age 85, of Covington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her residence in Clearview Estates.

Lois was born September 24, 1939, in Newport News, VA, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Henry and Pearl Seward Hawkins; her husband, Mark S. Baker and a brother, Lawrence Dee Hawkins.

For many years she worked for Eggleston Service in Norfolk, Va., and while there she was a member of the Deaf Missionary Church and also attended West Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. Before eating she would always say “Sing of Glory” and then blessed her food. She was a graduate of Virginia State School for Colored Deaf and Blind children in Hampton, VA. and earned the title of Miss Queen at her high school.

Surviving to morn her loss are four sons and their partners, John V. Ashlock (Lisa Flower) of Newport News, VA, Ferdinand L. Ashlock (Vernice) of Hampton, VA, Roswald C. (Wanda) Ashlock of Covington and Kerry L. Ashlock (Regina Gatling) of Newport News, VA.; nine grandchildren; a brother Kent Seward in Hampton, VA., and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service will be held at a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling service arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at arrittfuneralhome.com.