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Eva Marie Coles Caldwell Baker, a social worker and community leader in Charlottesville, died on December 23, 2025, and is honored by the Virginia General Assembly

Earned degrees from Talladega College, Smith College, and doctoral degrees from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work; served as associate professor and later assistant dean at Howard University School of Social Work

Founded the Buffalo Chapter of 100 Black Women and became the first Black woman in her profession invited to join Zonta International

Received the Brotherhood Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews and the 2019 Phenomenal Woman Award from the 100 Black Women of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Area

Actively served numerous organizations in Charlottesville including FOCUS Women's Resource Center, African American Teaching Fellows, and Sojourners United Church of Christ