Wanda Baker Gatton

Wanda Baker Gatton, age 80, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on October 12, 2026.

Born April 18, 1946, in Mooresville, NC, Wanda was the beloved daughter of Reverend S.Duard Baker and Selma Wilson Baker.

Wanda dedicated more than three decades to being an educator. Most of her teaching career was at Jamestown Elementary School (Jamestown, NC) where “her children” were students who needed exceptional education services. Wanda was an avid Wake Forest fan, attending games with her young family and later watching games on TV.

Above all, Wanda cherished her family and friends. Wanda especially enjoyed the “Wilson sisters” lunches and fellowship with her aunts and cousins.

Wanda is survived by sons Nelson R Gatton (Julie) of Stanley and C. Scott Gatton (Laura) of Fuquay-Varina, bother D. Ravon “Von” Baker (Libby) of Salisbury, her “sister” (aka aunt and housemate), Nila W. Karriker of Huntersville, and former husband Edwin R. Gatton of McLeansville. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend S.D. and Selma Baker.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 11:30am at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC. The family will receive guests prior to the service, starting at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Novant Huntersville Medical Center or the Cancer Center Wellness Fund, where Wanda received extraordinary fmedical care and compassion.

Wanda will be remembered for her kindness, her sweet tooth, her willingness to put others first, her love for anyone she met, and her ability to make others smile. She will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com