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Mother Jessie L. Baker

1933 - 2021

Mother  Jessie L. Baker obituary, 1933-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Jessie Baker Obituary

88, of Gary, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born March 1, 1933 in Opelika, Alabama and Gary resident since 1937. She was a Machine Operator at Screw & Bolts Modulus Inc. She was a member of the Zion singers and Love Feast COCIC. Mother Baker was preceded in death by husband, Tommie L. Baker, Sr; parents; siblings: Mary Thornton, Johnnie Sr. and Leonard Love Sr.; sons: Tommie Jr. and Kenneth Baker; and 2 grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memories: devoted daughter, Donna Baker; sons, Calvin (Barbara) Baker Sr. and Jerry (Margo) Baker Sr.; daughter in law, Betty Baker; sister, Novella Parker; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; special nephews, Ronald Parker and Roderick Thornton; godson, Bruce Blue Jr.; spiritual goddaughter, Shirletta Montgomery; special friend, Roberta Gholston and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation: Friday, May 14, 2021 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., family hours 6:00 p.m.- 8:00pm at the Guy & Allen Chapel with funeral services on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00am at Love Feast COGIC, 2456 Chase St., Gary, IN. Elder, Clarence J. Harris Sr., officiating. Interment: Evergreen Memorial Park

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 13, 2021.

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Rodney and Cynthia Stevens

May 19, 2021

Mothers are our "Angels" on Earth. We honor them in how we live and love each other every day. It is in that way they stay in our hearts and minds forever.

Carmelita Jones

May 15, 2021

To Donna and the Baker family, I'm sorry about the passing of your mom and there. May the love of God and family and friends sustain you all during this difficult time. Rest in heavenly peace Mrs. Baker. You are loved, Carmelita Jones and family

Laseta Smith

May 15, 2021

Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family. From Russ and Brenda Gregory.

Kendria Baker

May 14, 2021

I'm so speechless I remember you would always have candy in your room. I love you and miss you granny. I was hoping to see you guys in the summer to show you pictures of my furbaby. Rip grandma love you ur great granddaughter and grandpup

ElVanita/Anthony

May 14, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Gregory Blue

May 13, 2021

WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WILL FOREVER CHERISH THE MEMORIES LOVE, FUN AND LAUGHTER

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Gregory Blue

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Marjorie Denwood

May 13, 2021

Donna, my deepest sympathy for the transition of your precious mother. "To be abent from the body is to be present with the Lord". I know that this is a hard thing to go through, but God is with you. Peace and blessings to you and your family.

Annette Fields

May 13, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

O.Z.

May 13, 2021

Mother Baker will always be dear to my heart. When I gave my life to the Lord she was one of the first to welcome me in. What a wonderful time shared in fellowship. Now Mother enjoy the wonderful heavenly fellowship that has been laid up for you.

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Nita and Tony OKC, OK

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Patricia &Jerry Macon

May 12, 2021

Sorry for your loss our prayers are with the family,continue to stay strong and know that God makes no mistakes

Charlene Cain

May 11, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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May

14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

May

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Love Feast COGIC

2456 Chase St., Gary, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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