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LaNelle Baxter Obituary
She was a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Master's Degree in Nursing. After working in patient care for many years, she became a nursing instructor with the VAMC. After retiring from the VA, she went on to work for Georgia Regional Hospital for several years. She was a member of Trinity on the Hill where she was a wedding director and a member of the Damren Sunday School Class. Her love for others and her talent for serving inspired her to knit caps for the premature babies at the NICU in her free time.
Survivors include daughters, Olivia Leonard (Jim) of Augusta, GA, and Judy Schaap (Curt) of Colorado Springs, CO; her beloved grandchildren, Christine Rhodes, Hope Schaap, Seth Schaap, James Leonard, Lindsey Schaap, and Olivia Lee Leonard.
All whom loved her dearly will never forget her tenacity, wit, charm, grace, and unconditional love. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to LaNelle's team of caretakers who took excellent care of her in her later years.
A memorial service will be held on May 25, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Trinity on the Hill UMC. It will be a celebration to remember LaNelle's life with stories, laughter, and tears. A fellowship with follow at the home of Olivia Leonard at 3103 Natalie Cir. Augusta, GA 30909.
Remembrances may be made to the CareForce ministry at Trinity on the Hill, 1330 Monte Santo Ave. Augusta, GA 30904.
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Memories and Condolences
for LaNelle Baxter
May 24, 2019
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the family find strength and comfort from God and his inspiring promise found at Hosea 13:14.
Kathy Tyler
May 20, 2019
Dear Olivia and Judy,
I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to both of you and your families. I had the pleasure of meeting several times with your mother during the time y'all were at Richmond Academy. She was always so nice and pleasant as she stayed active in your lives and best interests. It was very evident she loved y'all so very much.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Philippians 4:7
May 19, 2019
Lanelle lived her true calling. She was indeed an of mercy. She was very supportive of me and one of the person's that encouraged to go after my dream. From the time I worked in Dietary as a Food Services Worker to the time I worked as a Nursing Assistant and she even attened my Graduation from the Medical College of Georgia School of Nursing. I learned under her as one of the Nurse Educators upon my new venture as a Resistered Nurse. She encouraged me and believed in me throughout my Career at the VAMC. She even attended my Retirement Party September 30, 1996. I could go on. I desire that I return her favor in me to others. Just know, " To Be Absent With Man Is To Be Present With The Lord" God Will Take Care Of You.Carrei B. Fields /Augusta Ga
Omega Gunn
May 19, 2019
I worked with Lanelle for many years at. VAMC. She was a great friend,always ready to help,and a wonderful nurse. She would put patients and staff first. So glad she is not suffering any more.
Beverly Parnell
May 19, 2019
I'm so very sorry for your loss. And will be praying for you in the difficult days ahead.
Russell E Blanchard, Jr.
May 12, 2019
I share the void that her family must feel just now, but my prayer is that our Heavenly Father will soon fill that void with wonderful memories.
I worked with her husband, Jim Baxter, in the pharmacy at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center until his retirement, and Lanelle was a dear registered nurse there.
Both were such genuine and gracious co-workers. I loved them both and cherish such fond memories of them.
May our Lord richly bless their daughters and their families.
Edwin Blanchard
claudia maryland
May 11, 2019
A beautiful friend who lived and loved to the fullest and now she rests. My sincere sympathy to her family.
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