MORGANTON, N.C. - Etta Baker, an influential blues guitarist who recorded with Taj Mahal and was awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, died Saturday, family and friends said. She was 93. No cause of death was provided, but her health had been failing for years, The News &...
Read MoreAunt Etta, you were loved by your nephew Shirley Boyce my father! I remember when I was a little girl, dad would say, let´s go see Aunt Etta and I said ok"! He would drive from Lenoir to Morganton we visit with Aunt Etta and they would always talk about the good ole days, I truly admired the love you showed me and brothers and sisters when we visited!
Evelyn Boyce Mitchell
March 17, 2024 | Family
I love you guitar playing
Joey
September 07, 2020 | Friend
I never knew you, but your music, and how you lived your life has been an inspiration to me.If I knew where you were buried I would visit your grave and pay my Respects. Thank You, rest in the Arms of Jesus.
Robert D. Cron
September 21, 2019 | Avon, IN
I love you mother. And I know mom is in heaven with you DeeDee and other love one's
January 05, 2016
For Etta...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour...
March 20, 2010
Miss Etta was a beautiful person.Welcomed everyone into her heart. I am honored to have met her.
Carolyn Moore
October 18, 2006 | Manassas, VA
I am deeply sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
Derek Bowers
October 10, 2006 | Greensboro, NC
Dear family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My grandmother was 95 when she passed away last Christmas Eve. I know that Mrs.Baker and my grandma are enjoying eternity with Jesus forever. God Bless you all.
Paula
October 05, 2006 | KY
Your Music, Love, Laughter, and Inspiration will be my guiding legacy. I love you, Muddy. May angels sing with you forever and always. Until we see one another again. Your Little Mattie.
Dawn D. Avery
October 05, 2006 | Forestville, MD
