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Audrey Wolfe
August 13, 2023 | Deer Park, TX | Friend


MOBILE, Alabama
Nov 8, 1936 – Aug 14, 2015
Gertrude Nettles Baker transitioned into eternity August 14, 2015 in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Baker was a distinguished educator in this city for more than 40 years. She was predeceased by her parents, The Reverend Doctor and Mrs. Abraham Nettles, her husband, Karl A. Baker, and her brother, George H. Nettles.
Cherishing her memories are her daughter, Karla A. Baker, and her siblings: Abraham Nettles and family, Marshall Nettles and family, Esther Rauch and family, Patricia Clay and family, Eileen Bell and family, and Jerrell Nettles and family.
All services will be held at Toulminville-Warren United Methodist Church, 2271 St. Stephens Road, Mobile, AL. Visitation will be on August 21, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Viewing will be from 9:00 am until the funeral hour at 11:00 am Saturday, August 22, 2015.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Christian Benevolent Funeral Home. Interment: Pine Crest Cemetery 1939 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605. www.christianbenevolent.com
Thanks for your service.
Audrey Wolfe
August 13, 2023 | Deer Park, TX | Friend
When I think of Christian Women I think of you. Thanks for spreading God's word.
Audrey Wolfe
August 13, 2021
Gertrude you have always shown love and kindness.You are funny and happy and your smile was contagious.
Loved knowing you.
Missing you Sheila
Sheila Williams
August 13, 2019 | Baton Rouge, LA | Friend
I indeed count it a privilege to have known and to have worked under such a phenomenal educator ,Ms. Gertrude Baker. She is my mentor and her poise and character will forever be a part of me. Thank you Ms. Baker for you time, guidance, encouragement, support, talent, and financial resources that you shared with me as a young student aspiring to become an educator! May you truly rest in Heaven
Marcus Jackson
October 26, 2015 | Mobile, AL
My condolences to the family. She lived a meaningful life touching many young lives including my own and that won't be forgotten.
R Saafir
October 01, 2015 | Mobile, AL
God bless the entire Nettles and Baker family. Mrs. Baker was truly a pioneer of her time and will be truly missed. Thank God he hears every prayer!
Alexandria Rivers
August 30, 2015 | Mobile, AL
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Kim Mclemore
August 27, 2015 | Houston, TX
To the Nettles and Baker Family,my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.I grew up in Lilly Baptist Church,and received my Salvation ,and was baptized by Dr. Nettles. To all the siblings,be strong in the Lord ,and he will truly see you through. Patricia and I were classmates,and I would love to hear from you.
Geraldine Cox Lewis & Family
August 24, 2015 | Birmingham, AL

Sending my condolences to the Nettles/Baker Family. (Karla)
Samuel Howell
August 24, 2015 | Mobile, AL