Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Dec 25, 1954 - Nov 11, 2025
I was so sorry to read about Mary. She was such a nice person. She was good friends with my sister Laverne. Most of the time when you saw one you would see the other one. Her generosity and caring will never be forgotten ❤
Eva Tillery
November 20, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Acquaintance
I’m so sorry for the lost you were a great person and I will never forget you sending my love and condolences
Ratish Brown
November 20, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Family
Mary you will be missed by so many people including my family. You were there for us so many times without being asked with kind words, wisdom and good deeds. Robert we are praying for your strength Baker, Goodman, and Jordan families. My the love of family and friends comfort you at this time.
Carolyn Freeman
November 20, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Anita/ Mike Reid
November 19, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharry Harrell
November 19, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
Mrs. Mary Warren was truly one of God’s angels here on earth. I had the privilege of working with her at Southampton Middle School and later at The Fresh Start Center, Southampton County Public Schools. Her kindness, strength, dedication and beautiful smile touched everyone around her. What began as a working relationship blossomed into a lifelong friendship that I will always cherish.
Rhonda Chambliss
November 19, 2025 | Franklin, VA | Coworker
My condolences to the Baker and Warren families. I remember Mrs. Warren from fellowshipping at her dad church and church trip to Florida. I was one of the girls from Greater Little Mission COGIC Gates, NC. She was a very sweet lady. May she rest easy.
Carolyn Boone Daughtry
November 19, 2025 | Delmar, MD | Acquaintance
To my friend Mildred Knight and the family. I'm keeping yall lifted before the Lord for such a time like this. Yall know as well as I knew, Mary Love her family. She will be greatly missed. She just resting for now. Family be encouraged in knowing you will meet again. Blessings!
Patricia Brown
November 18, 2025 | NORFOLK, VA | Friend
Sorry for your lost to Bishop Warren and the Baker family!
Joyce Holland
November 18, 2025 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” — Matthew 25:23
ASSISTANT DISTRICT MISSIONARY DR. MARY BAKER WARREN of the William P. Wiggins Memorial District of the Iconic Virginia II Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of C.O.G.I.C was born on December 25, 1954, to the late Willie Thomas Baker, Sr and Lizzie Baker Goodman-Elder Linwood Goodman, Sr. in Suffolk, Virginia.
Mary attended John F. Kennedy High School, graduating in 1973. Mary attended Norfolk State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and later the University of Virginia, where she earned her Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis as Reading Specialist. Mary earned her Doctorate of Theology at William P. Wiggins Bible College in 2014.
Mary worked at Boykins Elementary School, Southampton Middle School, and Fresh Start Academy for over 39 years. Mary served as Instructor of General Bible II at William P. Wiggins Bible College for several years. She was the Assistant District Missionary of the William P. Wiggins Memorial District of the Iconic Virginia II Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of C.O.G.I.C.
Mary became a member of the Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows local chapter in 1979. She was the devoted Treasurer of The Seffolk Ministers Wives and Ministers Widows. Sister Mary was supportive within the VAMWMW in Maintaining several Prayer Partners throughout the state of Virginia. Mary was also a member of the International level of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows. Even through her illness, Sister Mary continued to attend all state functions including the April 2025 Conference in Fairfax, Virginia.
Mary was a member of The Hollywood Civic League. Outside of work, Mary devoted her time to being the Best First Lady of Faith, Hope, and Love Ministries in Jerusalem, spending time with family and church family. Mary stayed young by filling her life and activities with the young people in her church. She kept busy giving the youth of Faith, Hope, and Love various opportunities to learn and have fun. She was sure to celebrate each and every member of the congregation for their birthday or anniversary. She enjoyed beautifying the church. We literally had to rush her out after service. She was always the last to leave. She loved God and His word. If you really knew her, you would know that she’d always say “The Word is so delicious!”
Reading was definitely her calling. Mary ensured that every child in her care went to the library summer reading program. She tutored during the school year and summer break every year. She made sure to give books to everyone on special occasions. She enjoyed watching CBN, TBN, Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies and Westerns (Gunsmoke). She loved to go to Roses on Wednesday for the Senior Citizen discount day. Aunt Mary could shop and shop and shop.
God decided to call His Angel home to rest from her courageous fight. She was reunited with her parents; son Baby Robert L. Warren III; as well as her siblings, Joyce A. Harris, Trina D. Artis, Willie D. Baker, Lois Reid, Margaret Jones, Lula Wiggins, James Goodman, Frank Goodman, Linwood Goodman, Jr., Cleophus Goodman and one of her closest friends Laverne Urquhart.
Mary leaves to cherish her memories to her husband, Robert L. Warren, Jr. of 47 years, niece/daughter, Kristy Knight-Hamilton (Jermaine) of Suffolk, VA, Bonus daughters, Koren Wright of New Jersey, Jewel Sheppard of South Dakota; her sisters Dollie B. Ricks (Clarence) of Newport News, VA, Anita L. Baker, Mildred B. Knight (Lewis Sr.) both of Suffolk, VA, Ethel Goodman of Md. One Brother Otis Goodman of Md. Brother-in-law Darryl A. Artis, Sr., sister-in-law Sandra Baker; Aunts Edith Sessoms and Sylvia Battle, Uncle Joe Jordan; Godchildren Shenetta Williams, Kelly Freeman, Lewis Knight, Jr., David Wade, Horace Wade III, Aniyah Downs, Allyson Cross, Crystal Baker; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
We would like to acknowledge Sylvia S. Wade, Dorothy Jean Hill, Faith Hope and Love Ministries in Jerusalem, William P. Wiggins Memorial District of Iconic Virginia II Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of C.O.G.I.C., New Mt Joy Food for Living Ministry, Sentara Hospice Nursing Staff, T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home, and all others that have assisted us in caring for our beloved Mary.
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