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Helen Baker Obituary
Helen H. Baker NORFOLK - Helen Harris Baker passed away Sept. 16, 2008, in Harbour Pointe Medical Center. She was a native of Wilson, N.C., and the daughter of the late Herman Sr. and Madie Mitchell Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Vonso A. Daniels Baker of Plainfield, N.J., and Rickey Baker of Norfolk; two sisters, Annie H. Wilson of Morrisville, N.C., and Mable H. Latimer (Calvin) of Norfolk; one grandson, Emmanuel Baker of Plainfield; one sister-in-law, Clara Harris of Norfolk; a devoted god daughter, Robin Wilson; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No services are planned. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Robin Wilson
September 28, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
juanita godfrey
September 21, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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