Rebecca Walker Baker, 65, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 24th, surrounded by her family. After a decade long battle with Early Onset Alzheimers, she is at peace. Becky was born in Wembo-Nyama, Congo, Africa while her parents were missionaries there. They relocated to Weaverville, NC where Becky spent her childhood. She graduated from North Bucombe High School and later UNCA and  Appalachian State University. She met and later married the love of her life, Don, at Lake Junaluska, NC. They moved to Maryland and started their family and Becky's teaching career. She  taught elementary education for 20+ years where she impacted countless young lives across North Carolina, Maryland and Arizona. Her students and parents loved her and often expressed what an exceptional teacher and kind person Becky was. She was also greatly involved with the Methodist Church throughout her life and taught Sunday school at Nichols Bethel UMC for many years. Becky will be dearly missed and always remembered. She is survived by her husband Don, and children Matt, Carrie and Thomas. We request all of Becky’s loved ones to join us in celebrating her beautiful life at Lake Junaluska Memorial Chapel on July 9th at 1:30pm.