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Ella Baker Obituary
Mrs. Ella Baker, age 83, passed away October 21, 2011 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Baker was a life-long resident of Gainesville, and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church, Archer, FL. She was a graduate of the Alachua County School System, and attended School for Nursing in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Baker was employed as a Nurse at Shands Hospital and retired after thirty-four years of dedicated service.
She is survived by her sons; Emanuel Baker (Jessie), Gainesville, FL, Reginald Baker (Shulane), San Bernardino, CA, sisters; Hattie Neal, Climentine Hunt, both of Archer, FL, Luvenia Reese, Gainesville, FL, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Baker will be held, 11:00am, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Peter Baptist Church, Archer, FL, Rev. Dewayne McBride, officiating; burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Chestnut Funeral Home, Inc., 18 N.W. 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL.
Mrs. Baker will repose in the Chestnut Memorial Chapel on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 2-7pm; the family will receive friends from 6-7pm; on Saturday she will repose at the Church from 10:00am until the hour of service. Family and friends are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. Baker, 2506 N.E. 13th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, at 10:00am to form the cortege.
"A CHESTNUT SERVICE"
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rontica samuel
October 29, 2011
rest in peace mrs. baker. im going to miss seing your smiling face! :) love rontica samuel at signature health care of gainesville.
audrey pryor
October 29, 2011
rest in peace ella baker. i will truley miss you. love audrey pryor & staff at signature health care
Lucile Bellamy
October 28, 2011
You will be truly missed as a friend and a co-worker
Love,
Lucile Bellamy
Lee Brown
October 28, 2011
I worked with Ella for many years at Shands on the 7th floor pediatric unit. She was a quiet compasionate woman and an excellent caring nurse. She will be missed by many so much. My condolences to her family.
October 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. (Charlie Bradley and family)
Susan Hayes
October 28, 2011
I worked with Ms. Ella for many years at Shands on the 4th floor. She was a wonderful lady and took great pride in her work. It was a joy to to be around her. My condolences and prayers to her family and friends...I know she will be greatly missed!
Dr.D.R. Williams, Pastor
October 27, 2011
To Carolyn, your church family offer our condolences to you in the loss of your cousin. "...When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the Rock that is Higher than I.." Psalm 61:2, Williams Temple Church of God in Christ
Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen & Family
October 27, 2011
To Carolyn and family our sympathy to you in the loss of your cousin, we pray for you.
October 27, 2011
I worked with Miss Ella at Shands and I remember her as a kind and conscientious co-worker. To her family, please accept my condolences for your loss and know that Miss Ella is remembered fondly in the Shands community. Kathleen Maynard
Ross Brothers' Family
October 27, 2011
To The Baker Family:
Mrs. Ella will be remembered for being Very Sweet; Kind and a Woman of God with a "Grand Smile". May the Joy of Lord give you Peace at this time.
E. Baker
October 27, 2011
Ms. Baker was a loyal and devoted mother, role model, and community leader. Our heart felt condolences, thoughts and prayers are with this family during this their hour of bereavement.
Please find words of comfort in the following passages Jude 1:24-27.
Joe & Deborah Foster
October 27, 2011
To The Baker Family,
Always remember that "GOD" is always in control, he makes no mistakes. Granny is a better place with everything brand new and no more pain or worries! Another Angel is watching over the Baker family. God Bless!
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