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FRANCES BAXTER Obituary

FRANCES "TILL" BAXTER, 78, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. Born Oct. 3, 1933 in Warsaw, Ind., she was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. Surviving are her daughters, Vicki Schlatter, of Fort Wayne, Debbie (John) Bodine, of Columbus, Ind., Tammy (Randy) Collins, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Terry Bean, of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Russell Harker, of Fort Wayne; sisters, Mary Ann Siddall, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Stella Kessler, of New Haven, and Martha Miller, of Mt. Dora, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Wayne" Baxter. Funeral service is 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton, Wayne St. Chapel, 420 Wayne St., Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Burial at Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Adventures in Missions or WBCL. www.klaehnfahlmelton.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 30, 2011.

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rita kelso

November 2, 2011

I know Till is having a ball and loving on Jesus. It is hard to fill the void but the facts of where she is now can so fill our heart with joy. She spoke for me at some of my services in the nursing home and was a superb example of Christ to all.
quite a legacy.

November 1, 2011

Thank you all, yes we all will miss her but what she left us with is greater than the loss, a love for our heavenly Father and a knowledge that it won't be long and we will see her again. She's definitely "dancing in heaven"!!!

Marilyn Tolbert

October 31, 2011

Dear Baxter Daughters, your mother was such a beautiful lady - she always encouraged me with a smile and a warm hug. During our conversations her heart always turned towards each of you. She has given you an amazing legacy of Christian faith and love. May you cherish each memory. Warmly, Marilyn Williams Tolbert

Lorrie Coss

October 31, 2011

To the Baxter girl's,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I pray that the hole you feel in your lives will be filled with memories and your pain eased with the love of family and friends. My memories of her make me smile!

October 30, 2011

Love you so much. I miss you but, know you are with Jesus. Tell wayne and jim i said hi. Donna

Regina Duke

October 30, 2011

Aunt Vicki,
I am so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother. I pray God will wrap those big arms around you and give you comfort and peace, as you suffer through this journey in life. This is only part of God's journey for your life! I pray you will be blessed as you draw closer to him. Our God is faithful and good, in Jesus name, Amen!!
Love ya and hugs, Regina

Lindsey Swanson

October 30, 2011

You will be greatly missed. Love you tons!!

Tony Lockhart

October 30, 2011

Rest In Peace Till

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