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Charlotte Baker Obituary
On March 9, 2008, our Lord Jesus Christ took Charlotte Diane Baker by the hand and together they walked to her new home in Heaven.
She was born on June 15, 1931, in Anderson, Ind. to Oren and Prudence G. Edrington. She and her family moved to Brownsville in 1943, where her father served as head of the Weather Bureau for Brownsville. In 1951, she became the wife of her high school sweetheart, Charles Richard Baker. Always a full time mother and wife she served the church as a secretary for 25 years.
More than her physical accomplishments, Charlotte Baker's life was defined by her inner strength. She was an inspiration to all that knew her. Having contracted polio at the age of 10, Charlotte never let her physical disabilities impair her in any way. "Disabled" and "fragile" were not a part of her vocabulary. Instead, Charlotte chose to embody the admonishment given to all Christians by St. Francis of Assisi to always preach the gospel and when necessary, speak.
She chose to live the life, not of one "handicapped" or "disabled," but the life of a child of God who displayed His mercy and love with every step she took and every person she loved and every person she helped.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Charles Richard Baker of Brownsville; a son, Richard Baker and wife, Lynda; her daughters, Karen McGowan and Lori Morgan and husband, Glenn of Pfluegerville. She was "Nana" to Ryan and Matt McGowan, Whitney and Shelby Morgan and Courteney and Harley Baker. She was "Great Nana" to Austin and Gavin McGowan of San Marcos. Charlotte is also survived by her sister, Cathy Spencer and husband Jeff, and two brothers, Jerry Edrington and wife Barbara and David Edrington and wife Carol, her in-laws, Ralph and Sylvia Baker, Eva Lee Baker, George and Sue Baker and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 208 at the Central Christian Church, 1100 E. Alton Gloor, Brownsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Central Christian Church Building Fund, 1100 E. Alton Gloor, Brownsville, Texas 78526.
You may send condolences to the Baker family online line at www.darlingmouser.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cathy Ralston
April 3, 2008
Mr. Baker and Lori
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. I have many wonderful memories of your mom. I remember how much of a comfort she was to me when I lost my mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time.
Hugs,
Cathy Sproull Ralston
Ben and Linda Champion
March 19, 2008
Dick and family. You are all in our prayers and know that God will guide you through this time of loss. May the good memories be with you always.
Margie & Marisa Ramirez
March 12, 2008
Dear Rick,
Thank you for sharing stories of your beloved mother and her strength and faith. You and your family are in my prayers.
God bless.
Judy Minard (Frascona)
March 11, 2008
Mr. Baker, Lori and family,
My deapest condolenses to everyone. Your mom was very special to me while we were growing up. My heart and prayers are with you at this time and always. I wish I could be with you at this time but I am in prayers with you.
Kristie Dewey
March 11, 2008
Rick, my prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in Him.
Emmie Lukish
March 11, 2008
Dear Rick & Lynda,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dianna Scheffler
March 11, 2008
Although I never had the pleasure of being in her company, I have heard many wonderful and heartfelt words of her strength, her devotion to her church, family and friends and her perservance in overcoming many obstacles. She is an inspiration and I'm sure will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Mark & Linda Zehler
March 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. I hope and pray that over time that the grief that your heart feels will diminish and that your heart will be fill with the warm memories of her time with you.
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