Sandra “Diann” Wilder Baldwin, age 73 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021.  She was born January 24, 1948 in Carrollton, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Bernard Wilder and the late Irene Reese Wilder. 

She was a retired care giver, having served others for over thirty years in the healthcare profession.  She was a longtime member of the Congregational Holiness Church in Carrollton.  She had a passion for gospel music, and enjoyed singing in a gospel group.  She was an excellent cook, preparing delicious dinners for her family was one of her special joys.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mike Freed. 

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Gary “Ken” Baldwin of Carrollton, Georgia; children:  Robin Freed of Carrollton, Georgia, Tim Freed of Woodland, Alabama, Tracy & Dawn Allen of Millsboro, Delaware, and Joe & Amy Liner of Tallapoosa, Georgia; sisters: Shirley & Roy Emanuel and Barbara Gilstrap, all of Carrollton, Georgia; brothers:  Amos & Teressa Wilder and Radford & Kathy Wilder, all of Carrollton, Georgia; grandchildren:  Josh (Andy) Jones, Adam (Alicia) Freed, Brandon Horsley, Alex Freed, and Hope Prestridge; and three great grandchildren.   

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM from the Congregational Holiness Church in Carrollton with Bishop Ronald Cook officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 2:00 PM until the time of service. For those desiring to send flowers, green plants are requested in honor of Mrs. Diann’s love for plants of all kinds. 

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions to remain safe. If anyone wishes to attend these gatherings, please remember to remain 6 feet apart from those not in your household and wear personal protective equipment, if available.  

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel has charge of the arrangements.