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Minerva Battell Obituary

Minerva Helm Battell, 82, passed away peacefully with her husband, Ray, holding her hand and surrounded by her loving family and white angels. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1953.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ray Battell; her daughter Minnette (Mark) Baker; sons Lock (Shelia) Battell and Scott (Samantha) Battell; daughter Suzanne Baker, and her 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at her daughter's home at 3000 Hilltop Road, St. Augustine. Private interment services will be held later. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wolfson Children's Hospital in honor of her great grandson Bennett Baker, 841 Prudential Drive, Suite 1300 Jacksonville, FL 32207

Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is assisting the family in the arrangements.

Published by St. Augustine Record on Feb. 25, 2018.
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I am so sorry to hear about Miss Minerva. What a wonderful woman she was. My deepest sympathy to Mr. Ray and the family. Thoughts and prayers.

Penni Morrison

March 2, 2018

Ray and the rest of the family- so sorry for your loss of Minerva.Her memories will live on.May God give you some peace at this time.

Betty Keating

March 1, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire Battell family. I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Minerva. I am grateful that I had a chance to hug her and have a wonderful conversation with her recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Beth Parks

February 28, 2018

Beth Parks

February 28, 2018

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Minerva. Just found out today and wanted to express my deepest condolences to the entire Battell family. I recently had such a great conversation with her at my father's viewing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Beth Parks

February 28, 2018

We are so sorry to hear about Miss Minerva. Our thoughts and prayers with Mr. Ray and the family.

Steve & Laura Wehking

February 28, 2018

To all of the Battell family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Minerva! I just heard today...just had the nicest talk with her at my father's viewing on January 16th. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 28, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. Miss Minerva was a wonderful and loving person.

Tim Wehking

February 28, 2018

Ray and Family we are so sorry to hear about Minerva. We just found out about her passing and wish you and your family all the blessings the world has to offer. She was a wonderful sweet person as sweet as they come and we thought the world of her. Remember time heals all GOD BLESS.

Jean & Wayne Jaquett

February 27, 2018

Dearest Battell family, i am sorry, seems so not enough to say but i am truly sad to hear of Minerva's passing. She is such a sweet lady and will be missed.

Lisa Sanders

February 26, 2018

Ray and Minnette, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your grief will be shared by many who knew Minerva for her light shone bright to family and friends. Love you, Tom and Barbara

Barbara McConnell

February 26, 2018

We are sorry for your loss. You & your family will be in our prayers.

Phyllis Reyes Segrest & Pauletta Reyes Williams

February 25, 2018

Minnette. My messAge was supposed to read
I am saddened to learn of the loss of your mother

Bill Napier

February 25, 2018

Ray and family, I am so saddened to read of Minerva's passing. She was always so kind, sweet and loving to all. May God wrap His arms around all of you and give you peace during this difficult time.

Rita Tart Segui

February 25, 2018

Minnette I am very fortunate to learn of the loss of your beloved mother
You were very fortunate to have had such a fine mother

Bill Napier

February 25, 2018

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