Mrs. Mary Louise Baker Rocky Mount, North Carolina Obituary

Mrs. Mary Louise Baker

Rocky Mount, NC Mary Louise Ward Baker departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home. She was raised around the Batts Chapel and Acorn Hill area and lived in Edgecombe County all of her life. Mary attended Acorn Hill Elementary School and Conetoe High School. Born April 2, 1935 to the late William “Sam” Matthew Ward and the late Estella Harrison Ward, Mary was their oldest child. On January 2, 1954 she married the late William “Red” Baker. Two sisters preceded her in death, Willia Mae Ward Bellamy and Gloria Ward Batts and one brother, Robert Applewhite. She was a member of the Batts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Mary worked for over 30 years at several textile mills in Tarboro. She concluded her work career as a van driver for the Tar River Transit and retired at the age of 81 years old. Memories will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of her two daughters, Barbara B. Smith, Rocky Mount, NC and René C. Baker, Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Alexis Brown Exum (Brandon), Upper Marlboro, Maryland; Steven A. Baker (Kenecia), Raleigh, NC; Danielle D. Brown, Brooklyn, NY and great- grandson, Raylin A. Baker. Siblings: Ella Lane, Gerelene Parker and James Lane, Tarboro, NC and Shirley Lane Draughn, Rocky Mount, NC and dear relatives and friends. The Interment will take place in the Batts Chapel Memorial Cemetery, 5872 Us Highway 258 N. Tarboro, NC. These professional services have been entrusted to H.D. Pope Funeral Home, 325 Nash Street Rocky Mount, NC . Share your favorite memories, offer words of sympathy, light a candle, or leave a memento on the Tribute Wall.
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L. Binns
March 22, 2019
My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Mary Louise Baker. Loss of a love one is never easy, in fact it pains us at our core. I know because like so many I too have loss loved ones to death. I found and continue to find comfort in Gods words found in Psalms 94: ... Continue Reading
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K Battle
March 15, 2019
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Mary Louise Baker. Recently, I found comfort from the scriptures to cope with the grief of losing a loved one in death. The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We can pray to o... Continue Reading
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Nancy Freeman
March 11, 2019
Sincere Sympathy to the family.
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Ajw
March 10, 2019
First off, I would like to say that I am sorry for your loss, I can only imagine how tough this time is for you and your family. I would like to leave a scripture that brings comfort in moments such as these. (John 5:28,29) It gives us hope that our loved ones are not s... Continue Reading
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Andrea
March 8, 2019
I extend my sincerest condolences to your family. Keep God's words mentioned at Rev. 21:3,4 near your heart to survive this grievous time.
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Anthony (AB) and Linda Battle
March 8, 2019
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Rev. Raymond and Charlotte Privott
March 7, 2019
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March 7, 2019
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March 7, 2019
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March 7, 2019
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